Assalam-o-Alaikum friends!
Very heart-warming and powerful news for rural women in South Punjab! The Punjab government under Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has launched the Livestock Asset Transfer to Rural Women Scheme to help widows and divorced women become financially independent and improve their livelihoods.
Under this initiative, eligible women receive free livestock assets (especially heifers) so they can start their own small livestock business, earn money, and support their families with dignity. The scheme uses a special app developed by PITB for easy registration and transparent process.
Program Overview and Objectives
The Livestock Asset Transfer to Rural Women Scheme is managed by the Punjab government (Livestock & Dairy Development Department) to empower poor rural women in South Punjab.
Main objectives:
- Alleviate poverty among widows and divorced women.
- Provide sustainable livelihood through livestock (milk, calves, etc.).
- Give women with livestock experience but no resources a chance to earn independently.
- Use digital app (PITB developed) for fair registration and verification.
The scheme focuses only on 13 districts of South Punjab.
Eligibility Criteria for Livestock Asset Transfer Scheme
To apply and receive free heifers/livestock, women must meet these conditions:
- Must be widow or divorced.
- Permanent resident of any of the 13 districts of South Punjab.
- Maximum age: 55 years.
- Must not have received any animal from any government scheme in the last 5 years.
- Must have a valid CNIC.
- Must have a mobile SIM registered in their own name.
Scope – 13 Districts of South Punjab
The program covers all 13 districts:
- Bahawalpur
- Bahawalnagar
- Rahim Yar Khan
- Muzaffargarh
- Dera Ghazi Khan
- Rajanpur
- Layyah
- Bhakkar
- Multan
- Khanewal
- Lodhran
- Vehari
- Pakpattan
How to Apply – Step-by-Step
The registration is fully digital and simple through the official app:
- Download or access the Livestock Asset Transfer to Women App (developed by PITB).
- Enter basic details: CNIC number, name, marital status (widow/divorced), age, district, mobile number, etc.
- Submit the application.
- Application goes through scrutiny and physical verification by the department team.
- If approved after verification, livestock assets (heifers) are transferred to the successful applicant.
You can also visit the nearest Livestock Department office or Social Welfare office for help with registration.
Official Website/App Info: Check the Livestock & Dairy Development Department portal or PITB-linked app for the latest links and updates.
Helpline: Call 1312 (Punjab government helpline) for guidance or to locate your nearest office.
Conclusion
The CM Livestock Asset Transfer to Rural Women Scheme is a beautiful initiative by Punjab government under Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif to empower widows and divorced women in South Punjab. Eligible women can get free heifers through a simple app registration, helping them start earning from milk and livestock sales.
If you are a widow or divorced woman aged up to 55 years in any of the 13 districts of South Punjab, and you have not received any animal in the last 5 years – apply now! Use the Livestock Asset Transfer App or visit the nearest office. This scheme can change lives and bring financial independence with dignity.
Share this with deserving women in your family or community!
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only. Program details, eligibility, and application process may change; always verify from official Punjab government Livestock Department sources, PITB app, or helpline 1312.
Muhammad Afzaal is a dedicated writer with more than 2 years of experience. He loves sharing simple and clear information about government help programs in Pakistan, especially the Ramzan Package and other welfare schemes.
On ramzanpackage2026.pk, Afzaal writes easy-to-read articles to help families understand eligibility, how to register, what benefits they can get, and how to check their status. His goal is to make sure people — especially those who need support the most — can access ration, cash aid, and other help during Ramadan without confusion.
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