Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has inaugurated the portal for a scheme to distribute agricultural land worth Rs160 billion among landless rural residents.

The Apna Khet, Apna Rozgar Scheme aims to promote agricultural productivity and economic prosperity.

According to a briefing by Senior Member Board of Revenue Nabeel Javed, the land will be selected while keeping in view water availability and soil fertility.

In Cholistan, 16,685 plots will benefit 101,111 families, while a total of 13,812 agricultural plots in various other areas will benefit 88,780 families.

Each successful applicant will be allotted agricultural land worth Rs2.5 million to Rs4 million for cultivation.

Additionally, a one-time development grant ranging from Rs50,000 to Rs250,000 per acre will be provided to support cultivation.

Under the scheme, unemployed farmers in rural areas will be given agricultural land on a 10-year lease. Areas in Cholistan and other districts have been selected for the scheme, keeping irrigation and fertility factors in view.

Applicants can apply online from May 2 to 18. They will have the option to file appeals with the deputy commissioner between June 1 and 8. The final list will be issued on June 19 and land distribution will commence from June 30.

In case of multiple applicants for a plot, allocation will be made through balloting. The land will strictly be used for agricultural purposes, and permanent construction will not be permitted.

Each plot will be supervised by an agriculture officer and an internee.