Webdesk: The Punjab government, headed by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, has launched the second round of the Punjab govt internship program, Agriculture Graduate Internship Program 2025, with 2,000 fresh graduates offered the monthly stipend of Rs60,000.
This project is being implemented by the Punjab Department of Agriculture, and the idea is to give young professionals in the agriculture sector practical experience in modern farming practices, agricultural engineering, and field-based solutions.
Officials say the internship is designed to bridge the gap between academic learning and practical farming, while also boosting innovation and productivity in Punjab’s agriculture sector.
“This internship is not just a stipend, it’s a career launchpad,” a spokesperson from the Agriculture Department said. “We are investing in our youth and our land simultaneously.”
Punjab govt internship program: details
- Monthly stipend: Rs60,000
- Total Internship slots: 2,000 slots
- Location: All districts of Punjab
- Training: Field-based under senior agricultural officers
- Duration: Ongoing practical sessions
Interns will help farmers adopt modern cultivation techniques, conduct soil testing, support pest management, assist in water conservation methods, and monitor the outcomes of government-led farming projects.
Who can apply?
In order to qualify, the candidates should:
- Be a graduate in Agriculture or Agricultural Engineering with a bachelor’s degree.
- Less than 25 years from the application date
- Possess a Punjab domicile.
This program has been restricted to residents of Punjab so that the local talent may be invested directly in the growth of farming in the province itself.
Application process:
- Step 1: Download the application form from the Punjab Agriculture Department: https://agripunjab.gov.pk
- Step 2: Complete the form and send it to the Office of the Deputy Director of Agriculture of your respective district.
Applicants will be advised to read through all information and documentation again prior to their submission to avoid disqualification.
The second round is initiated after the first season of the program has been successful and represents the governmental focus on the empowerment of its youth, rural development, and innovative agricultural projects in Punjab.
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