Sindh Wheat Growers Support Program 2025: A Digital Guide to Payments and Subsidies

The Government of Sindh has launched a landmark Wheat Growers Support Program (also known as the Wheat Cultivation Initiative 2025–26) with a massive allocation of approximately Rs. 58 billion to bolster local wheat production and strengthen the rural economy. This program aims to provide direct financial assistance and input subsidies to small- and medium-scale farmers through a streamlined, digital mechanism.

This guide provides crucial information on the subsidy package, eligibility, the digital registration process, and the payment timeline for the 2025-2026 Rabi season.

Key Highlights of the Support Package

The program is a major step in the provincial government’s commitment to farmer welfare, utilizing the Benazir Hari Card database to ensure transparent and efficient disbursement.

1. Financial Subsidy Details

2. Eligibility Criteria for Farmers

The subsidy targets small-scale growers who are directly involved in cultivation:

• Land Ownership: Must own or cultivate agricultural land between one (1) and twenty-five (25) acres in the Sindh Province.

• Documentation: Must possess a valid CNIC (National Identity Card) and verifiable land records (e.g., Form VII, Registry, or Foti Khata).

• Financial Access: Must have a bank account in their name.

• Cultivation Requirement: Wheat must be sown during the Rabi 2025–26 season (verification post-January 20, 2026).

Digital Registration and Payment Process

Registration and payment transparency are being ensured through robust digital checks and biometric verification.

1. How to Register for the Support Program

The registration process, which was extended to November 10, 2025, allows for both online and in-person applications:

• Online Application: Visit the official Sindh Agriculture Department’s registration website (e.g., https://benazirharicard.gos.pk/form1.php) to fill out the form.

• Facilitation Centers: Visit the nearest Agriculture Field Office or Agriculture Facilitation Center where Field Assistant Officers are tasked to assist with form completion.

• Verification: Verification is carried out through the Benazir Hari Card database, bank accounts, national identity cards, and land revenue records to ensure funds reach the rightful beneficiary.

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2. District-Wise Payments and Monitoring

The program is designed to cover all major wheat-producing districts across Sindh.

• Payment Mechanism: Payments will be transferred directly and efficiently to the farmers’ accounts via the Benazir Hari Card system and partnering banks, like Sindh Bank.

• Key Districts (Anticipated): Ghotki, Sukkur, Khairpur, Larkana, Shikarpur, Jacobabad, Kashmore, Dadu, Naushahro Feroze, Shaheed Benazirabad, and Sanghar.

• Monitoring: Provincial, district, and local monitoring and supervision committees have been formed to ensure timely verification and prevent misuse of the subsidized inputs.

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3. Integrity and Penalties

To combat corruption and ensure proper usage:

• Marked Bags: Fertilizer bags provided under the scheme will be clearly marked “not for sale”.

• Penalties: Violators found misusing the inputs will face strict penalties, including a five-year ban from future concessions.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – Sindh Wheat Subsidy