A mechanism should be devised in consultation with provincial governments to resolve problems of farmers on a priority basis.This was said by Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research while chairing a meeting about subsidy on tubewell on Thursday.He said that record of tube wells,record of ownership of land and recommendation should be made on urgent basis.Secretary National Food Security and Research,Omar Hamid Khan also recommended installation of solar tube wells.Prime Minister had directed Ministry of National Food Security and Research that a mechanism should be formulated in consultation with the provinces regarding proposals for provision of power subsidy on tubewells, so that small farmers could be provided with relief.Economic Consultant,Dr.Talpur briefed that 80% cultivated area is irrigated by various sources,95% of fresh water is used for irrigation purpose.While 50% ground water is used for irrigation. Whereas average annual ground water potential is 55MAF and annual abstraction is 51 MAF through 1.39 billion tube wells.In 2019,flate rate of Rs.5.35 per unit was applied on tube wells.Secretary Power Division, Umar Rasool also advocated targeted tube well subsidy.He added that Power Division has details of tube well loads and residential addresses of tube well holders.
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