LAHORE: A Punjab Agriculture Department spokesman has said the Punjab government has started crop insurance scheme (Takaful) to protect income of farmers against unfavourable circumstances. In this regard, from Kharif 2018 first phase from Sheikupura, Sahiwal, Lodhran and Rahimyar Khan was launched. Under this scheme, 100pc subsidy on Insurance Premium for land owners up to 5-acre while 50pc subsidy on Insurance Premium for land owners from 5-acre to 25-acres will be given. This scheme will be applicable during its first phase on cotton and rice fields.
