An official/source reference is linked below. Programme rules and registration windows can change.
The Livestock Asset Transfer to Rural Women in South Punjab programme is a Punjab government livelihood initiative for poor and resource-constrained rural women. The scheme transfers livestock assets such as cows, buffaloes or heifers to eligible women so they can earn income through milk production, animal rearing and livestock-related activity.
The official registration portal remains accessible and the scheme continues to appear in Punjab development documents as an ongoing initiative. It is specifically targeted at eligible widows and divorced women in South Punjab rather than being a general free-livestock scheme for every household.
Who can apply?
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The official Punjab scheme page lists these main conditions:
- The applicant must be a widow or divorced woman.
- She must live in an eligible district of South Punjab.
- Maximum age is 55 years.
- She must not have received an animal under another Punjab government scheme during the previous five years.
- She must have a valid CNIC.
- She must have a mobile SIM registered in her own name.
The online registration form also asks the applicant to confirm that she will keep the transferred animal for at least one year under the scheme.
Which districts are covered?
Punjab development and programme information identifies 13 districts in the South Punjab coverage area:
- Bahawalnagar
- Bahawalpur
- Bhakkar
- Dera Ghazi Khan
- Khanewal
- Kot Addu
- Layyah
- Lodhran
- Multan
- Muzaffargarh
- Rahim Yar Khan
- Rajanpur
- Vehari
A woman outside the covered area should not assume that the same registration applies to her district.
What does the beneficiary receive?
The scheme transfers a livestock asset to an eligible selected woman. Punjab launch information described free cows and buffaloes for poor rural women, while the scheme portal refers more generally to livestock asset transfer such as heifers.
The exact animal and transfer arrangement can depend on programme availability, verification and district implementation.
Is it a cash grant?
No. The central benefit is a livestock asset, not unrestricted cash. The purpose is to create a sustainable source of income through animal rearing, milk production and livestock management.
Beneficiaries are expected to care for the animal and follow scheme conditions rather than immediately selling the asset.
How to register online
The official registration page is available at attrw.punjab.gov.pk.
The form currently asks for information including:
- Candidate name.
- Guardian name.
- CNIC.
- Marital status — widow or divorced.
- Mobile number.
- Date of birth and age.
- Address.
- Division, district, tehsil and mauza.
- CNIC front and back images.
- Whether the applicant received an animal from a Punjab government scheme in the previous five years.
Document upload format
The live registration form requires CNIC images to be uploaded. Applicants should prepare clear front and back images of their valid CNIC before starting.
Do not upload someone else’s CNIC or use an altered document to meet the eligibility condition.
What happens after registration?
The Punjab government explains that applications go through scrutiny and physical verification. Registration is therefore only the first stage.
Officials can verify the applicant’s identity, marital status, location and other eligibility conditions before an asset is transferred. A submitted form does not automatically mean that an animal has been approved.
What does physical verification mean?
Physical verification allows the department to check whether the applicant actually lives in the relevant rural area and satisfies the programme conditions. This helps reduce false registrations and ensures that livestock goes to intended beneficiaries.
Applicants should provide their real address and mobile number so verification staff can contact them.
Why the five-year rule matters
The scheme specifically asks whether the applicant received any animal under a Punjab government scheme during the previous five years.
This condition is intended to prioritise women who have not recently received the same type of public asset support. An applicant should answer honestly because the information can be checked during verification.
One-year animal retention condition
The registration form includes an undertaking that the beneficiary will keep the animal for one year. This prevents immediate disposal of the asset and supports the programme’s livelihood objective.
A woman who is unable to care for an animal should consider this responsibility before applying.
How can the animal support household income?
Depending on the type of livestock transferred, a beneficiary may be able to earn or save money through:
- Milk production and household consumption.
- Sale of surplus milk.
- Livestock breeding and herd development.
- Use of manure in agricultural activity.
- Longer-term livestock value if the animal is cared for properly.
Actual income depends on animal health, feed costs, local milk prices and the beneficiary’s livestock-management ability.
What should applicants prepare before applying?
- Valid CNIC.
- Own-name active mobile SIM.
- Correct South Punjab address details.
- Clear CNIC front/back images.
- Accurate marital-status information.
- Ability and space to care for the animal.
Important precautions
- Use the official Punjab registration portal/app only.
- Do not pay a person who promises selection.
- Do not submit false widow/divorce or residence information.
- Do not agree to hand over the animal to a private agent after selection.
- Read the one-year retention undertaking before submission.
Official links
- Punjab Government – Rural Women Livestock Scheme
- Official Registration Portal
- Punjab Livestock & Dairy Development Department
Common questions
Can a married woman apply?
The published scheme is specifically for widows and divorced women who meet the other conditions.
What is the maximum age?
The official Punjab page lists 55 years.
Can a woman who received an animal from another Punjab scheme recently apply?
The scheme excludes women who received an animal from a government scheme during the previous five years.
Does registration guarantee a free animal?
No. Applications go through scrutiny and physical verification before selection.
Check the latest eligibility, deadline, payment or application instructions on the relevant authority or organisation website. PakGovSchemes.org.pk is an independent information website and does not accept government or employer applications.
