The Punjab Climate Resilient Agriculture Mechanization Project is a large agriculture development scheme for Punjab that aims to make farm machinery modern, climate friendly and fuel efficient. Its official name is the Punjab Climate Resilient and Low Carbon Agriculture Mechanization Project, also called P-CLAMP. It runs under the Annual Development Programme (ADP) from 2025-26 to 2030-31, covers 30 districts of the province, and has a total approved cost of Rs 36,120 million.
How the Punjab Climate Resilient Agriculture Mechanization Project is funded
The project has a total funding envelope of USD 129 million. This is made up of a USD 120 million loan from the Asian Development Bank (ADB), a USD 4 million ADB grant and USD 5 million as counterpart funding from the Punjab government.
Some PID press headlines mention USD 124 million instead of USD 129 million, and both figures are correct in their own context. The USD 124 million figure is the ADB portion alone (the USD 120 million loan plus the USD 4 million grant), while USD 129 million is the full project cost once the Punjab government’s USD 5 million share is included. Readers who see either number are looking at the same project.
Machinery the Punjab Climate Resilient Agriculture Mechanization Project will provide
The project plans to provide 10,858 machinery units to farmers and service providers across the province:
| Machine type | Units | Main use |
|---|---|---|
| Head/half-feed combine harvesters | 3,050 | Harvesting wheat and rice |
| Full-feed combine harvesters | 1,052 | Harvesting wheat and rice |
| Riding rice transplanters | 800 | Transplanting rice seedlings |
| Walk-behind rice transplanters | 4,000 | Transplanting rice seedlings |
| Nursery machines | 1,506 | Raising seedling nurseries |
| Balers | 450 | Collecting straw and hay |
How farmers will pay for the machinery
Farmers will not get the machinery for free. The project uses a matching grant model: a 30% grant up to Rs 5.0 million per machine, 20% equity from the farmer, and the remaining 50% through bank loans.
Who benefits from the project
The project aims to reach 220,000 farm households across Punjab. It also includes training for 15,000 women, a Machinery Testing Centre at the Agricultural Mechanization Research Institute (AMRI) in Faisalabad, and a Speed Breeding Facility at the Ayub Agricultural Research Institute (AARI).
Project timeline
The project cleared the Provincial Development Working Party (PDWP) in September 2025. The ADB approved it on 6 December 2025, the loan and grant agreements were signed on 30 December 2025, and a launch event was reported in January 2026. This is not a new launch in October 2026.
Not the same as other Punjab farm schemes
This project should not be mixed up with other Punjab agriculture schemes. The Green Tractor Scheme, CM Mechanized Farming Phase 3 and High-Tech Agriculture Finance each run on different subsidy and financing models with their own figures and rules. The numbers, grants and machinery lists in this article belong only to the Punjab Climate Resilient Agriculture Mechanization Project. You can also browse the 8171passgov.com.pk homepage for more programme updates.
What has not been announced yet
The following details have not been announced yet:
- A district-wise list of where the machinery will go has not been published.
- Application steps for farmers have not been announced.
- No deadlines have been given.
- No online portal for farmers has been launched.
Farmers who are interested should wait for official announcements from the Punjab government and avoid acting on rumours or unofficial lists. The official project listing can be seen on the Punjab Agriculture Department’s new schemes page.
Frequently asked questions
Q: What is the full name of P-CLAMP? A: P-CLAMP stands for Punjab Climate Resilient Agriculture Mechanization Project.
Q: What makes up the USD 129 million funding? A: A USD 120 million ADB loan, a USD 4 million ADB grant, and USD 5 million from the Punjab government.
Q: Why do some reports mention USD 124 million? A: USD 124 million is the ADB portion alone (the USD 120 million loan plus the USD 4 million grant).
Q: Is the machinery free for farmers? A: No. Farmers receive a 30% matching grant up to Rs 5.0 million per machine, contribute 20% equity, and cover the remaining 50% through bank loans.
Q: How can farmers apply for the machinery? A: No application steps have been published yet. Farmers should wait for official announcements.
Q: Is this the same as the Green Tractor Scheme? A: No. This is a separate ADB-funded project with different financing, machinery, and rules.