Punjab farmers to get free wheat seeds from the Centre: BJP

The seeds will be given under the Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY). It will ensure that farmers owning less than five acres receive PAU-recommended wheat seeds free of cost, he added.

By: Express News Service

Ludhiana | October 11, 2025 07:38 PM IST

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Anil Sarin, state general secretary, BJP Punjab Sarin Saturday expressed gratitude to PM Modi and the Central government for extending assistance to Punjab’s flood-affected farmers. (Express file photo)

Punjab farmers will get free wheat seeds worth ₹44.40 crore from the Central government. This initiative will serve as a lifeline for those preparing for the rabi season after facing severe crop losses due to floods, said Anil Sarin, state general secretary, BJP Punjab.

They will be given under the Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY). It will ensure that farmers owning less than five acres receive PAU-recommended wheat seeds free of cost, he added.

“Helping farmers in this crucial time as flood-hit Punjab struggles to recover, PM (Narendra) Modi has extended a major relief package through the free distribution of certified wheat seeds to small and marginal farmers,” said Sarin

Sarin Saturday expressed gratitude to PM Modi and the Central government for extending assistance to Punjab’s flood-affected farmers.

Sarin said that the Modi government has ensured the increase of MSP for crops, regular Kisan Samman Nidhi transfers, and continuous coordination with the state machinery to safeguard farmers’ interests.

He said, “While the Punjab government failed to protect farmers during the floods, it is the Modi government that has once again come forward as their true guardian. The Centre’s assistance has helped restore hope among lakhs of affected farming families.”

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