Punjab government will start giving free cows and buffaloes to selected women in South Punjab on October 21, 2026.
The Punjab Livestock and Dairy Development Department has announced the distribution date for the Punjab government’s Livestock Scheme for divorced women. Women who applied for the Livestock Scheme can now check their selection status online.
The program aims to help rural women earn money through dairy farming and animal care.
Over 3,000 Women Selected for Free Livestock
The Punjab government held the second phase of the program via electronic ballotingon October 14, 2026.
According to the Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB), 3,380 women have been selected to receive free cows and buffaloes.
The government has allocated around Rs. 3 billion for the second phase.
Selected women will receive livestock after officials complete the required checks. The animals will help beneficiaries produce and sell milk to support their families.
How to Check Punjab Livestock Scheme Selection Status Online
Women who submitted applications earlier can check their results through the Punjab government’s official website.
Follow these simple steps to check your selection status.
- Visit the official Punjab Livestock Asset Transfer Portal.
- Enter your 13-digit CNIC number in the required field.
- Type the CAPTCHA code shown on the screen.
- Click the submit button.
- Check the selection information displayed on the website.
Applicants should enter their correct CNIC details to avoid errors.
The latest announcement is only for women who applied earlier. The government has not announced a new registration period.
Who Can Receive Free Cows and Buffaloes?
The Punjab Free Livestock Scheme is designed for widowed and divorced women living in rural South Punjab.
Women must meet certain conditions to qualify for the program.
- Applicants must be 55 years old or younger.
- They must have a valid CNIC.
- Their mobile SIM must be registered in their own name.
- They must live in an eligible rural area of South Punjab.
- They must not have received government livestock during the previous five years.
Government officials check applications before selecting women through electronic balloting.
Which Districts Are Included?
The program covers 13 districts in South Punjab.
These include Multan, Bahawalpur, Rahim Yar Khan, Muzaffargarh, Dera Ghazi Khan, Rajanpur, Layyah, Lodhran, Khanewal and Vehari.
Women living in eligible districts can check their results using the official portal.
Free Livestock Distribution to Begin October 21
The Punjab government plans to begin distributing animals on October 21, 2026. The initiative is expected to help selected women earn a regular income and improve their financial conditions.
Women who applied should visit the official website to confirm their selection details.
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Only verified and selected applicants will receive free livestock under the current phase.
