Lahore — The Punjab Government has officially launched the second phase of its Agricultural Internship Program 2025 aimed at empowering youth and modernizing the agrarian economy of province. Under this initiative, 2,000 young agricultural graduates from across Punjab will receive a monthly stipend of Rs. 60,000 to gain hands-on field experience in the agriculture sector.
The program is part of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif agriculture reform agenda envisioned under the slogan “Maryam Nawaz ka Khwab – Sona Ugalta Punjab”. According to government officials, this move is designed to promote employment, provide technical assistance at the grassroots level and accelerate agricultural development in underprivileged areas.
Details of the Program
| Feature | Description |
| Program Name | Punjab Agricultural Internship Program – Phase II |
| Supervising Department | Punjab Agriculture Department |
| Total Interns | 2,000 Young Graduates |
| Monthly Stipend | Rs. 60,000 |
| Eligibility | BSc (Hons) Agriculture or Agricultural Engineering |
| Age Limit | 25 years or below (by the application deadline) |
| Domicile Requirement | Punjab residents only |
| Application Deadline | August 8, 2025 |
Objectives of the Program
- Engage educated youth directly in agricultural fieldwork
- Provide technical support to farmers to enhance productivity
- Improve access to agricultural services in remote districts
- Ensure effective grassroots implementation of agri-policies
Eligibility Criteria
- Must hold a BSc (Hons) in Agriculture or Agricultural Engineering from a recognized university
- Must be 25 years old or younger by the application deadline
- Must be a permanent resident of Punjab with valid domicile
Procedure to Apply
- Application form can be downloaded from the official website of Punjab Agriculture Department.
- Completed forms must be submitted to the relevant Deputy Director Agriculture (Extension) Office
- Applications which are received before the deadline will be considered
Website: www.agripunjab.gov.pk
Statement of Agriculture Department
According to government sources, the first phase of the program was a success with hundreds of youth gaining valuable field experience and assisting local farmers with technical guidance. The scope of Phase II has been expanded to benefit even more graduates.
Future Outlook and Significance
- The internship program is not only connecting educated but unemployed youth to the agricultural workforce
- It is also contributing to policy development through field-based research, observation and data collection
- Authorities are considering offering permanent positions to top-performing interns in future agriculture-related recruitment
This internship initiative by the Punjab Government marks a significant step toward agricultural self-sufficiency, youth employment and practical reform implementation. Experts consider it a move toward a “knowledge-based agriculture model” under the leadership of Maryam Nawaz Sharif, one that may redefine the future of Punjab’s agrarian economy.
