Phase II of the CM Punjab Livestock Support Programme selected 3,304 rural women for free cows and buffaloes via e-balloting.
Phase II at a Glance
E-balloting was held on 14 Oct 2026 via the PITB digital dashboard, inaugurated by Minister Syed Ashiq Hussain Kirmani.
3,304 women selected from 75,666 applications; 15,396 approved after verification (Minute Mirror, 15 Oct 2026).
Animal distribution under Phase II is now underway — it was planned to begin on 20 October 2026, following the 14 October e-balloting inaugurated by Punjab Livestock Minister Syed Ashiq Hussain Kirmani via the PITB digital dashboard (Minute Mirror; allprograms.com.pk). Animals are handed out district-wise (Multan, Khanewal, Rajanpur, Lodhran and Vehari among the first districts), so confirm your own collection date and collection point with your district livestock office before travelling.
Each selected woman gets Rs. 5,000 via Bank of Punjab debit card for animal care (Minute Mirror, 15 Oct 2026).
The Rs. 3 billion programme targets rural women, including widows and divorced women, especially in South Punjab (Minute Mirror, 15 Oct 2026).
Phase I was a Rs. 2 billion programme for 11,000 rural women across 12 South Punjab districts.
Officials report 9,255 animals distributed in Phase I, against an initial target of 4,870 (both as press-reported, Minute Mirror).
Check results at attrw.punjab.gov.pk/Balloting using CNIC and CAPTCHA, as reported by media (allprograms.com.pk). Result is
For official programme details and announcements, visit the official Punjab Government portal.
Learn more about the Livestock Card scheme.
See the Punjab Kisan Card details for farmer support.
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