Punjab Govt to Distribute Free Cows & Buffaloes to 3,380 Widowed Women From October 21. The Punjab government will begin distributing free cows and buffaloes to widowed and divorced women in South Punjab from October 21, 2026, under the Chief Minister’s Livestock Asset Transfer Scheme (ATTRW).
The initiative aims to make rural women financially independent by helping them earn a regular income through milk production and livestock farming, instead of depending on one-time financial assistance.
Punjab Govt to Distribute Free Cows & Buffaloes to 3,380 Widowed Women From October 21
The Punjab government has allocated around Rs 3 billion for this phase. In total, 75,666 women applied for the scheme, out of which 15,396 applications were approved after verification and entered into the balloting.
Along with the animal, each selected woman will also receive a one-time grant of Rs 5,000 for animal care, paid through a Bank of Punjab debit card.
3,380 Women Selected in Phase 2
According to the Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB), 3,380 women will receive free livestock in the second phase of the scheme. The beneficiaries were selected through a transparent computerized balloting held on October 14, 2026, through PITB’s digital dashboard.
How to Check Your Selection Status By CNIC
Women who applied for the scheme can check whether they have been selected, without visiting any office:
- Open the official portal: attrw.punjab.gov.pk/Balloting
- Enter your 13-digit CNIC number
- Type the CAPTCHA code shown on the screen
- Click submit — your selection status will appear on the screen
Only enter your CNIC on the official portal. The status check is completely free, and no agent or shop can change or “confirm” your result.
Who Was Eligible For This Scheme?
- Widowed and divorced women of South Punjab (13 districts, including Multan, Bahawalpur, DG Khan, Rahim Yar Khan, Muzaffargarh and Rajanpur)
- Age up to 55 years
- Marital status verified through the Punjab Social Protection Authority (PSPA)
- Women who received an animal under any government scheme in the last 5 years were not eligible
- Valid CNIC and a mobile SIM registered in the woman’s own name
What Selected Women Should Do Now
If your name appears in the selected list, stay in contact with your district livestock office for your distribution date and collection point, and keep your original CNIC with you. Distribution starts from October 21 and will continue district-wise, so do not panic if your district’s turn comes a few days later.