CM Sindh Directs Immediate Acceleration of Funds Transfer and Account Activation for Wheat Growers Support Program 2025
CM Sindh Directs Immediate Acceleration of Funds Transfer and Account Activation for Wheat Growers Support Program 2025 Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah chaired a review meeting for the Wheat Growers Support Program 2025, strongly emphasizing the critical need for timely assistance to growers and directing immediate acceleration in account activation and fund transfers. The Chief Minister specifically reprimanded Sindh Bank officials for the delay, noting that late payments for the DAP fertilizer subsidy have caused many growers to miss crucial sowing periods.
The meeting, held at the Chief Minister’s House, included Provincial Agriculture Minister Sardar Muhammad Bakhsh Khan Mahar, Chief Secretary Asif Haider Shah, Sindh Bank President Anwar Shaikh, and other key officials.
Key Decisions and Progress Review
The Wheat Growers Support Program is a flagship initiative aimed at aiding small- to medium-scale farmers across Sindh.
Program Reach and Registration Status
Target Group: The program targets 400,875 growers who cultivate land between 1 and 25 acres across Sindh.
Approved Registrations: Out of the total registered growers, 338,192 registrations have been approved, highlighting the program’s massive impact and outreach.
Current Disbursement Status: As of the end of November, account activation and fund transfers were ongoing, with over ten thousand accounts already opened.
CM’s Directives to Sindh Bank
CM Murad Ali Shah issued stringent directives to the President of Sindh Bank to expedite the payment process, especially regarding the overdue DAP subsidy:
Accelerate Process: Immediately accelerate the verification, account activation, and payment disbursement processes.
Communication: Ensure beneficiaries are informed in a timely manner about the funds transfer and provide regular updates on the withdrawal process.
Data Sharing: Establish a mechanism for daily data sharing between Sindh Bank and the Agriculture Department to improve performance and coordination.
Government’s Commitment
The Chief Minister reiterated the provincial government’s unwavering commitment to providing complete support to growers for fertilizer purchases during the critical sowing season. He affirmed his resolve to personally monitor the Real-Time Monitoring Dashboard to ensure the program is completed on schedule, urging all concerned officers to continue their work with full attention and submit regular progress reports.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – Sindh Wheat Growers Support Program
| Question | Answer |
| Q1: Who chaired the review meeting and what was the main directive? | The meeting was chaired by CM Sindh Syed Murad Ali Shah, who directed the immediate acceleration of fund transfers and account activation for the DAP subsidy. |
| Q2: Which bank was directed to expedite the payments? | The Chief Minister specifically directed Sindh Bank to immediately speed up the verification and disbursement process. |
| Q3: How many growers’ registrations have been approved under the program? | Out of the 400,875 registered growers, 338,192 registrations have been officially approved. |
| Q4: What is the land-holding criteria for eligible growers? | The program is designed for growers who cultivate land between 1 and 25 acres. |
| Q5: Why did the CM stress the urgency of the payments? | The urgency was stressed because the delay in the DAP fertilizer subsidy had caused many growers to miss crucial sowing periods for their wheat crops. |
