Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Monday urged authorities to identify genuine farmers and ensure the direct delivery of government services to them, describing agriculture as the main driving force of the country’s economy.
He made the remarks while presiding over a meeting on the launch of the “Krishak Card” (Farmer's Card) at the Cabinet Division conference room in the afternoon. Concerned ministers, state ministers and senior officials were present at the meeting.
The prime minister said the smart card system is being introduced to curb the role of middlemen and ensure that farmers receive their fair dues and government subsidies easily.
The meeting discussed in detail the rollout of the Krishak Card initiative, aimed at expanding benefits for marginal farmers and making the distribution of agricultural incentives more transparent and modern.
Officials briefed the meeting on the technical aspects of the card, the distribution process and progress in developing a comprehensive farmer database. The prime minister directed authorities to implement the programme at the field level as soon as possible.
Tarique Rahman had pledged to introduce such a system ahead of the election.