The Sindh government has officially rolled out the second phase of its crucial Wheat Support Program for the year 2025. This major agricultural initiative is now active across the entire province, marking a significant step in the government's efforts to bolster the farming community and ensure food security.
Procurement Targets and Support Price
In this phase, the provincial authorities have set an ambitious target to procure a substantial 1.2 million metric tons of wheat directly from local growers. The cornerstone of this support program is the guaranteed price offered to farmers. The government has fixed the support price at Rs4,900 per 40 kilograms. This price is designed to provide a fair and stable income for cultivators, shielding them from potential market volatility and ensuring their hard work is adequately compensated.
The procurement process will be managed through a network of designated centers established by the government. These centers are tasked with facilitating smooth and transparent purchases from the farming community. The initiative underscores the administration's commitment to the agricultural sector, which remains the backbone of Sindh's economy and a primary source of livelihood for millions.
District-Wise Procurement Goals
The massive procurement target of 1.2 million metric tons has been strategically distributed across various districts to ensure organized and efficient collection. Each district has been assigned a specific procurement quota based on its production capacity and historical output.
The district-wise procurement targets are as follows:
- Hyderabad: 200,000 metric tons
- Mirpurkhas: 200,000 metric tons
- Shaheed Benazirabad: 200,000 metric tons
- Sukkur: 200,000 metric tons
- Larkana: 200,000 metric tons
- Thatta: 100,000 metric tons
- Badin: 100,000 metric tons
This detailed breakdown allows for localized management of the Wheat Support Program 2025 and helps in monitoring progress effectively in each region.
Implications for Sindh's Agricultural Economy
The launch of the second phase is a critical intervention for Sindh's agrarian landscape. By guaranteeing a fixed and remunerative support price, the program aims to achieve multiple objectives. Firstly, it provides immediate financial security to farmers in Sindh, enabling them to recover costs and invest in the next cropping cycle. Secondly, large-scale government wheat procurement helps in building strategic reserves, which are essential for maintaining stable flour prices in the market for consumers.
The success of this program is vital for sustaining farmer confidence and encouraging continued high production of this essential staple crop. It represents a direct partnership between the provincial government and the agricultural community, focusing on economic stability and long-term food sovereignty for the province.
As the procurement drive gets underway, all relevant departments have been directed to ensure transparency and efficiency at the purchase centers, making the process hassle-free for the growers who are the cornerstone of this initiative.
