Sindh doubles wheat procurement subsidy to Rs2,000 per maund, approves Rs16 billion support package

Profit by Pakistan Today reported that the Sindh cabinet has lifted the extra subsidy on wheat sold to the provincial food department from Rs1,000 to Rs2,000 per maund. The wider assistance scheme could bring total allocations for growers to around Rs16 billion, though that figure remains open to final checks and payment.

The package is directed at farmers holding up to 25 acres, a group put at about 550,000 across Sindh. Eligible growers would get a flat payment to purchase DAP fertiliser or a sanctioned alternative, plus a top-up based on how much wheat they deliver. The base component is costed at roughly Rs14.9 billion, and in the last procurement cycle 56,741 farmers sold 2.04 million maunds on 413,507 acres.

Fresh sign-ups are being taken for growers with up to 25 acres through an upgraded digital portal intended to remove duplicate and ineligible records, while current beneficiaries will be rechecked by the revenue department. Payments will go straight into Benazir Hari Card accounts held with Sindh Bank. The cabinet, however, postponed its call on the 2026-27 wheat support price until further talks and financial reviews are complete.