Latest Report: 11,000 Livestock Cards Disbursed In Punjab!
Here is a latest Survey report about Punjab Livestock Card scheme, which states that the government of Punjab has delivered more than 11,000 Livestock cards to the Farmers and many are still on Pending. It is one of the most essential schemes for all the farm workers and women who live on the income they earn through livestock farming.
Under this scheme the government of Punjab has provided several benefits that not only provide subsidized material to them but they are also giving interest-free loans so that they can increase their production on a large Scale. This article will provide you with the detailed information about the Livestock card disbursement process and how you can apply to receive benefits through the Punjab Farming Scheme 2025.
11,000 Livestock Card Disbursement 2025 Update
Under the “Chief Minister Punjab’s Livestock Card” program, which aims to increase the province’s meat and milk production by providing financial assistance, the Punjab Livestock & Dairy Development Department (L&DDD) Punjab has so far given more than 11,000 livestock cards to farmers.
14,000 Applications Approved By Punjab Government
According to Punjab Minister for Livestock Syed Ashiq Hussain Kirmani, who presided over a departmental meeting here on Thursday, the Department has received 117,750 applications from livestock farmers under this scheme, and the Bank of Punjab has approved about 14,000 of these requests.
پنجاب کے وزیر لائیو سٹاک سید عاشق حسین کرمانی کے مطابق جنہوں نے جمعرات کو یہاں ایک محکمانہ اجلاس کی صدارت کی، محکمہ کو اس سکیم کے تحت لائیوسٹاک فارمرز کی جانب سے 117,750 درخواستیں موصول ہوئی ہیں اور بینک آف پنجاب نے ان میں سے تقریباً 14,000 درخواستوں کی منظوری دے دی ہے۔ کانفرنس میں جنوبی پنجاب کی دیہی بیوہ اور مطلقہ خواتین میں لائیو سٹاک کے اثاثوں کی تقسیم کے ساتھ ساتھ وزیر اعلیٰ پنجاب کے لائیو سٹاک کارڈ کی تقسیم کا بھی جائزہ لیا گیا۔ سیکرٹری لائیو سٹاک پنجاب ثاقب علی عطیل نے بھی شرکت کی۔
The distribution of livestock assets among South Punjab’s rural widowed and divorced women, as well as the Punjab Chief Minister’s Livestock Card distribution, were examined at the conference. Saqib Ali Ateel, the secretary of Livestock Punjab, took part as well.
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Farmers Receiving Interest Free Loans Of Rs 27,000 Per Animal
Speaking on the occasion, the Minister stated that the Punjab Chief Minister’s Livestock Card project is a great one that will help livestock farmers. Farmers will be able to buy mineral mixes, silage, and animal feed with the Livestock Card. According to the Minister, farmers can obtain interest-free loans of Rs. 27,000 per animal using the Livestock Card.
Livestock Card Verification Process Going On For More Applicants
On December 5, the Punjab Chief Minister started distributing the livestock card. The card was formally introduced on January 9 in Pakpattan by Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif. There are currently 99,000 animals owned by these livestock holders, and the verification process for new applications is still under progress.
According to the Minister, Punjab has 942 traders who have registered for the Livestock Card. Livestock farmers have already spent 21 crore rupees since the Livestock Card’s buying process began on December 16. According to the minister, a notification has been sent out to form a steering committee, which would be chaired by the Punjab Chief Secretary and will give a 30% cash facility and oversee other livestock card-related issues.
Livestock Assets Disburse to rural widowed and divorced women
More than 110,000 women have applied thus far. Approximately 14,500 applications have been forwarded by the PITB to the Urban Unit for physical verification. Over 3,000 applications have been found to be eligible thus far.
The project to distribute livestock assets to widowed and divorced women in rural South Punjab was also reviewed during the meeting; this will be a significant step towards the prosperity of impoverished women. The Punjab Chief Minister’s initiative is a significant program for women’s empowerment. According to Minister Ashiq Hussain Kirmani, 5,000 widowed and divorced women would be chosen in the first year via a computerized lottery for the distribution of assets among rural women, depending on the allocated quota of 12 districts.
How To Register For Punjab Livestock Scheme?
One can apply online using the Punjab Information Technology Board application to receive the Chief Minister Punjab Livestock Card. The loan will be used for 120 days (four months) and have a maximum total term of 150 days (five months).
The loan must be repaid in full within the next 30 days, or one month. The Chief Minister Punjab Livestock Card would offer interest-free loans to cattle keepers. The Punjabi government will bear the cost of the interest or profit.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the Punjab Livestock Card scheme is a transformative initiative aimed at empowering farmers and women reliant on livestock farming. With over 11,000 cards already disbursed and many applications still in progress, the program provides essential support, including subsidized materials and interest-free loans, to enhance livestock production.
This initiative not only boosts the province’s meat and milk production but also uplifts rural communities, particularly widowed and divorced women.
