Latest Update — Application Deadline Extended to October 30
The Punjab Agriculture Department has extended the deadline for applications under the Chief Minister Punjab High-Power Green Tractor Programme to October 30, 2026, and clarified that no further extension will be granted. Under the programme, applications are invited for 9,500 tractors of 75 horsepower or above, with a subsidy of Rs 1 million per tractor; applicants must own at least seven acres of agricultural land. Farmers in computerized villages can apply online at gts.punjab.gov.pk, while farmers in non-computerized villages can obtain application forms free of charge from Agriculture Extension offices and submit them to the relevant Deputy Director of Agriculture (Extension). For guidance, farmers can call the agriculture helpline 0800-17000 (daily, 8am to 8pm).
Latest Update
The Punjab cabinet has approved Phase V of the Chief Minister’s Green Tractor Programme, allocating a subsidy of Rs9.5 billion for 10,000 high-powered tractors. The approval was given at the 37th meeting of the provincial cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on October 19, 2026. The cabinet was informed that more than 250,000 applications have already been received under the scheme, and it also approved a waiver of late registration fees for applicants.
According to the briefing given to the cabinet, around 25,000 tractors have already been delivered to farmers under the programme. The chief minister noted that 44,000 tractors are being provided to farmers in two and a half years, compared with 10,000 tractors over the preceding 20 years, while Rs15 billion has been spent on agricultural mechanisation in the same period against Rs3 billion in the previous two decades.
Key Details
| Aspect | Detail |
|---|---|
| Scheme | Chief Minister Punjab Green Tractor Programme — Phase V |
| Category | High-power tractors |
| Total subsidy | Rs9.5 billion |
| Number of tractors | 10,000 |
| Applications received | More than 250,000 |
| Late registration fee | Waived by the cabinet |
| Tractors already delivered | Around 25,000 |
| Approved by | Punjab cabinet, 37th meeting — October 19, 2026 |
| Chaired by | Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif |
Phase IV Also Approved for Low-Power Tractors
Alongside Phase V, the cabinet also approved subsidies for Phase IV of the Green Tractor Programme for the low-power category, under which another 10,000 tractors will be provided to farmers. Together, the two phases cover 20,000 tractors, making this one of the largest farm-mechanisation pushes in the province’s history.
The tractor approvals were part of a wider Rs1.995 trillion industrial development and export promotion programme approved at the same meeting. The cabinet also sanctioned Rs7.6 billion for an agricultural transformation project in the Thal region, covering drip irrigation, solar power and water storage facilities on 10,000 acres in Mankera and Layyah.
What This Means for Farmers
- New subsidy sanctioned: The Rs9.5 billion approval is a fresh cabinet sanction for the high-power category — it is separate from the earlier application round, which had closed on October 5, 2026.
- Late fee relief: Farmers who could not complete their registration on time will benefit from the waiver of late registration fees.
- High demand: With more than 250,000 applications against 10,000 tractors in this phase, selection is expected to remain competitive, as in previous phases.
- Wait for the official schedule: The Punjab Agriculture Department is expected to announce the next steps — including registration, verification and balloting details — through its official channels. Farmers should rely only on official announcements and avoid agents demanding money for registration.
Background: The Green Tractor Programme So Far
The Chief Minister’s Green Tractor Programme is the Punjab government’s flagship farm-mechanisation scheme, under which eligible farmers receive a substantial government subsidy on the purchase of a new tractor. Previous phases used an online application system followed by verification and balloting where applications exceeded the available quota. The government says around 25,000 tractors have been delivered so far, and the programme is a central part of its plan to modernise farming, cut cultivation costs and raise per-acre yields across Punjab.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Green Tractor Scheme Phase 5?
It is the fifth phase of the Chief Minister Punjab Green Tractor Programme, covering the high-power tractor category. The Punjab cabinet approved a subsidy of Rs9.5 billion for 10,000 tractors on October 19, 2026.
How many applications have been received?
More than 250,000 applications have been received under the scheme, according to the briefing given to the provincial cabinet.
Has the late registration fee been waived?
Yes. The cabinet approved a waiver of late registration fees under the scheme.
How can farmers apply for the new phase?
The Punjab Agriculture Department will announce the registration and balloting procedure through official channels. Farmers should follow only the department’s official announcements and should not pay any agent for registration.