The Punjab Government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, is making a big move to uplift rural women across 12 backward districts. The new Livestock Distribution Program aims to give free cows and buffaloes to widows and divorced women aged 55 and above. With a Rs. 2 billion budget, this initiative will help them earn a steady income and become financially independent.
پنجاب حکومت نے وزیر اعلیٰ مریم نواز کی قیادت میں دیہی خواتین کی معاشی خوشحالی کے لیے نیا منصوبہ شروع کیا ہے۔ اس پروگرام کے تحت جنوبی پنجاب کے بارہ پسماندہ اضلاع میں غریب اور بیوہ خواتین کو مفت گائے اور بھینسیں دی جائیں گی تاکہ وہ خود مختار ہو سکیں۔ دو ارب روپے کی لاگت سے شروع ہونے والے اس منصوبے کا مقصد غربت کا خاتمہ اور دیہی علاقوں میں خواتین کو معاشی طور پر مستحکم بنانا ہے۔
یہ منصوبہ خواتین کو دودھ اور مویشیوں کی فروخت سے آمدن کا ایک نیا موقع فراہم کرے گا۔ مریم نواز کا یہ ویژن دیہی خواتین کو شہروں کی خواتین جیسی سہولیات اور مواقع فراہم کرنا ہے تاکہ ترقی کا دائرہ کار وسیع ہو سکے۔ اس پروگرام کا بنیادی مقصد پسماندہ خواتین کو اپنے پیروں پر کھڑا کرنا اور دیہی معیشت میں بہتری لانا ہے۔
🎯 Livestock Distribution Program: What’s Included
The government will give 4,870 cows and buffaloes to around 11,000 women in Phase One. Here’s what you need to know:
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✅ Total Budget: Rs. 2 billion
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✅ Target Beneficiaries: Widows and divorced women aged 55+
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✅ Coverage: 12 districts of South Punjab
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✅ Application Process: Mobile app or veterinary helpdesks
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✅ Goal: Support rural women in becoming financially independent
🐄 Targeted Districts and Eligibility
The program is focused on these districts in South Punjab:
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Dera Ghazi Khan
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Muzaffargarh
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Rajanpur
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Layyah
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Kot Addu
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Multan
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Khanewal
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Lodhran
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Vehari
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Rahim Yar Khan
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Bahawalpur
Eligible women can easily apply either via a dedicated mobile app or by visiting the nearest veterinary hospital helpdesk.
📈 Why This Program?
This initiative is more than just a welfare scheme. Livestock ownership offers a sustainable source of income. Women can produce milk
milk, trade animals, and establish small dairy setups. This is a direct path to reducing poverty and improving rural living standards.
Program Benefits Include:
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💡 Financial independence
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💡 Micro-entrepreneurial opportunities
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💡 Improved nutrition and local economy growth
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💡 Bridging the rural-urban income gap
🏡 Future Outlook
If successful, the Punjab Government plans to expand this program across other districts. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz’s plan is to help rural women gain the same social and economic opportunities as urban residents.
✅ Conclusion
The Livestock Distribution Program is a game-changer for the most vulnerable women. It empowers them to be economically self-reliant, live with dignity, and contribute to the rural economy. Women who qualify must take advantage of this opportunity to build a brighter future for themselves and their families.
❓ FAQs
1. Who is eligible for this program?
Widowed and divorced women aged 55+ living in one of the 12 selected districts.
2. How do I apply?
Apply via the official mobile app or visit the veterinary hospital helpdesk.
3. Are there any costs?
No, the animals are given completely free.
4. What animals will be given?
Cows and buffalo only.
5. Will the program grow?
Yes, expansion is expected after reviewing the first phase’s success.