He said the farmers/stakeholders will type voucher number along with their CNIC number and send it to 8070 through SMS. The farmer will get subsidy of Rs 150 per voucher through mobile cash agents. A farmer can get subsidy vouchers on up to 20 bags of DAP fertilizer
This subsidy is being provided to all registered farmers of Kissan package. Unregistered farmers can contact Agriculture Helpline toll free numbers 0800-15000 & 0800-29000 to register themselves and get benefit of this subsidy scheme. The Spokesman said through this subsidy scheme the farmers cost of production will be reduced while use of DAP fertilizer will increase per acre yield of crops.
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