CM Punjab Free Livestock Program 2025 – September Update

In 2025, Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz delivered a unique application to assist rural ladies in South Punjab. The CM Punjab Livestock Scheme offers 11,000 cows and buffaloes to widowed and divorced women. With a budget of Rs 2 billion, this initiative helps ladies earn income, aid their households, and fight poverty.

The scheme, referred to as the Livestock Asset Transfer Initiative, covers 12 South Punjab districts, which include Multan, Bahawalpur, Dera Ghazi Khan, Layyah, and Rahim Yar Khan.

It aims to:

• Fight poverty in rural areas
• Empower women financially
• Boost the local livestock sector

Who Can Apply?

To qualify for the program, applicants must meet the following criteria:

Marital Status	Widows or divorced women
Age	Under 55 years old
Location	Residing in any of the 12 South Punjab districts.
Financial Status	Poor with no steady income
Residency	Punjab resident with a valid CNIC

If you meet these conditions, you could get a free cow or buffalo and start earning for your family.

How to Apply

Applying is simple and digital:

1. Go to the nearest veterinary clinic or animal center.
2. Carry your CNIC, death/divorce certificate, and a registered SIM.
3. Apply online via the “Asset Transfer to Rural Women” app or livestock.punjab.gov.pk.
4. Wait for a confirmation SMS
5. Take the SMS to a local clinic to collect your cow or buffalo

Note: Registration started on November 1, 2024, and continues into 2025. Only 11,000 animals are available, so apply quickly!

Why This Program Matters

Cows and buffalo offer a reliable income.

• A buffalo can produce up to 12 liters of milk daily, which can be sold for cash
• Money earned can pay for food, school, or clothes
• Raising calves can generate additional income over time

Maryam Nawaz calls it “dignified employment”, giving village women independence, pride, and financial security.

Key Benefits

• Free cow or buffalo at no cost
• Income from milk or calves
• Free fodder and veterinary care
• Financial empowerment and respect in the community
• Support for local food production and jobs

How This Program Stands Out

Unlike cash grants that may run out, this program provides a lasting asset. The program is digital, quick, and fair via a Punjab IT Board app. The program also helps increase milk production and livestock growth, benefiting the entire community.

Tips to Make the Most of Your Animal

• Feed them properly with the free fodder provided
• Consult vets for care and milking tips
• Find local buyers for milk or calves
• Be patient as income grows over time
• Turn your animal into a small, thriving business

A Brighter Future for South Punjab Women

The 2025 Punjab Livestock Scheme helps 11,000 widows and divorced women. It reduces poverty, empowers women, and strengthens rural communities. If you are eligible, apply now and take the first step toward financial independence.