Punjab Livestock Scheme 2025 – Apply for Free Goats & Cows
📢 What’s New in Punjab for Small Farmers?
Under the leadership of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, the Government of Punjab has launched a new Livestock Development Initiative. The program focuses on empowering rural households—especially women and small farmers—by offering them high-quality livestock to improve their income and nutrition.
This scheme is part of a larger plan to boost rural economy and reduce poverty by providing sustainable dairy farming solutions.
💡 Program Overview
- ✅ Investment: PKR 5 billion
- ✅ Livestock Distribution Goal: 5,000 quality goats, cows, and buffaloes
- ✅ Focus: Widows, small farmers, women, and poor families
- ✅ Deadline to Apply: April 30, 2025
🎯 Objective of the Program
The goal is to provide sustainable income support through livestock ownership and dairy farming. It’s designed to:
- Improve nutrition and food security in rural Punjab
- Create self-employment opportunities
- Empower female-headed households
- Promote dairy and meat production in the province
📋 Who Is Eligible to Apply?
The scheme targets the following groups:
- Women-headed families and widows
- Landless rural families (no more than 4 acres of land)
- Small-scale farmers with up to 2 large animals
- Households with adequate shelter and commitment to livestock care
- Families not previously disqualified from government schemes
🐄 Livestock Support Package – What You’ll Get
If selected, you may receive:
- Healthy, vaccinated goats, cows, or buffaloes for breeding or dairy use
- Access to veterinary care and training
- A platform for selling dairy or meat products through local channels
📞 How to Apply for Livestock Distribution Scheme
You can apply by following these steps:
🧾 Application Process:
- Visit your nearest veterinary hospital or Livestock Department office
- Request and fill out the application form
- Submit it before April 30, 2025
You can also get information by calling the Punjab Livestock Helpline: 08000-9211
✅ Selection Criteria
Applicants will be shortlisted based on the following:
- Top 20% applicants in each district (based on scorecard)
- 70% quota reserved for women and marginalized groups
- 30% quota for general small farmers
- Verified records from livestock officers and NADRA
- Farmers must commit to not selling animals for 2 years
📦 Required Documents
To apply, keep these documents ready:
- Original CNIC
- Proof of land ownership (if applicable) or landless status
- Death certificate for widows applying
- Utility bill or proof of residence
- Any prior livestock ownership record
🤔 FAQs – People Also Ask
❓ Who can apply for the Punjab livestock scheme?
Anyone from Punjab who is a small farmer, widow, or landless rural resident with basic animal care capability.
❓ What types of animals are provided?
The government will distribute high-quality goats, cows, and buffaloes for dairy and breeding.
❓ Is there any cost involved?
The livestock is provided free of cost, but beneficiaries must agree to not sell or misuse the animals for at least 2 years.
❓ How many animals can one family receive?
The number of animals depends on available resources and the applicant’s eligibility score. Priority is given to first-time beneficiaries.
📍 Final Words
This new livestock distribution initiative by the Punjab Government is a game-changer for rural development, especially for women and poor farmers. If your family is eligible, don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to improve your income and living standards.
✅ Applications are open until April 30, 2025
📞 Call 08000-9211 for help or visit your nearest livestock office
🐄 Empowering Farmers, Empowering Punjab!
