Lahore March 2 2022: Government of Punjab has increased the minimum wheat support price to PKR 2,200 per 40 kg for FY 2021-22 from PKR 1,950 per 40 kg.
Government of Punjab has directed to Federal government that representatives of different farmer associations expressed their serious concerns / reservations over support price of wheat at PKR 1,950/- per 40 Kg terming it inconsistent when compared to rising costs of inputs such as fertiltzers, electricity and diesel etc.
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In this regard, the cost of production of wheat crop for FY 2021-22 was re-estimated and Minimum Support Price of Wheat at PKR 2,200/- per 40 Kg was considered suitable.
Therefore, Government of Punjab increase the Minimum Support Price of the Wheat for 2021-22 Crop to PKR 2,200/- per 40 Kg.