Due to the Ghandam Scheme’s implementation, Punjab, Pakistan’s wheat farming community is presently dealing with a sharp decline in prices. This program has accidentally caused a sharp drop in wheat prices throughout the region, despite its stated goals of stabilizing grain prices and guaranteeing farmers a fair return. Let’s examine this development’s specifics, ramifications, and the demands that farmers are making in reaction.
Benefits of the Gandam Scheme
- Forced Selling Below Minimum Support Price: The painful reality that Punjab farmers must deal with is that their wheat produce is being forced to sell for less than the government-set minimum support price (MSP) of Rs. 3,900 per 40 kg. According to reports, farmers are receiving much less than the minimum support price (MSP)—as low as Rs. 3,200 for 40 kg.
- Pressure from Private Buyers: Private buyers are making slightly higher offers, averaging Rs. 3,600 per 40 kg, which is further exacerbating the situation for farmers. This does not, however, come close to meeting the government’s required MSP, which puts further financial pressure on wheat growers.
- Wholesale Market Decline: Rates in the wholesale market have fallen below the MSP limit, showing the indirect impact of the price crash. This downward trend highlights how serious things are and how quickly help is needed.
Action of Stakeholders
To address the difficulties of wheat farmers, stakeholders—among them President Khalid Khokhar of Pakistan Kisan Ittehad—have been actively interacting with authorities. Khokhar has highlighted how urgent it is to address farmers’ complaints and has urged teamwork in developing workable solutions.
گندم کے کاشتکاروں کی مشکلات کو دور کرنے کے لیے اسٹیک ہولڈرز — جن میں پاکستان کسان اتحاد کے صدر خالد کھوکھر — حکام کے ساتھ فعال طور پر بات چیت کر رہے ہیں۔ کھوکھر نے روشنی ڈالی ہے کہ کسانوں کی شکایات کو دور کرنا کتنا ضروری ہے اور قابل عمل حل تیار کرنے میں ٹیم ورک پر زور دیا ہے۔
| Topic | Details |
| Scheme Name | Punjab Government Gandam Scheme |
| Objective | To stabilize grain prices and ensure farmers receive a fair return for their wheat produce |
| Current Situation | Wheat farming community facing sharp decline in prices; produce being sold below the government-set minimum support price (MSP) |
Conclusion
The present decline in Punjab’s wheat prices highlights the urgent need for coordinated action to help the farming community and guarantee the agriculture sector’s sustainability. The determination of Punjab’s wheat farmers continues to be essential to the region’s agricultural landscape as stakeholders push for policy changes and equitable pricing structures.
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FAQs
What is the issue in this program?
According to reports, farmers are receiving much less than the minimum support price (MSP)—as low as Rs. 3,200 for 40 kg.
What is the support price of Gandam Set up by the government?
Government-set minimum support price (MSP) of Rs. 3,900 per 40 kg.