The prime minister was chairing a meeting to consider proposals regarding provision of power subsidy on tubewells in the agriculture sector, the PM Office Media Wing in a press release said.
Even during the COVID-19 pandemic, agriculture is one of the critical sectors that must continue to operate as usual to ensure food security in the country.
According to the budget documents, out of total allocation for the sector Rs. 7,250 million had been allocated for 39 ongoing scheme while Rs. 500 million for five new schemes.