96 Widowed and Divorced Women in Jampur Receive Free Animals Under Livestock Asset Transfer Scheme

Ninety-six deserving widowed and divorced women of Tehsil Jampur, in District Rajanpur, have received free large female animals under the Punjab Livestock Asset Transfer Scheme. The animals were handed over to the women at a ceremony held in Jampur, according to a handout issued by the Deputy Director Public Relations, Rajanpur.

The distribution follows the vision of Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif: women who lost their husbands, or whose marriages ended, should not be left helpless. Instead of one-time cash help, each selected woman has received a living asset that can support her family for years.

Free Animals Handed Over at the Jampur Ceremony

The Livestock Department Punjab organised the distribution ceremony in Jampur, where the selected women received their animals in the presence of senior government officers, elected representatives and media persons. The animals were handed over by Parliamentary Secretary Livestock Punjab Sardar Muhammad Asim Sher Maken, Member Provincial Assembly Sardar Sher Afgan Khan Gorchhani and Secretary Livestock Punjab Ahmed Aziz Tarar.

• 96 widowed and divorced women of Tehsil Jampur received large female animals, completely free of cost.
• Director General Livestock (Extension) Dr Muhammad Nadeem Badr, Dr Kunwar Naeem and Director Livestock DG Khan Division Dr Ghulam Nizamuddin were also present.
• Assistant Commissioner Jampur Shahid Iqbal and Additional Director Livestock Dr Shumaila Khan attended the ceremony as well.
• Livestock Department officers briefed the women about the aims of the programme and the way the animals were distributed.
• At the end of the ceremony, the beneficiary women thanked Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif for the step.

Selection Was Purely on Merit, Through Balloting

Addressing the ceremony, Sardar Muhammad Asim Sher Maken, Sardar Sher Afgan Khan Gorchhani, Secretary Livestock Ahmed Aziz Tarar and other speakers said the programme has been started from Tehsil Jampur to make deserving widowed and divorced women economically self-reliant and to create respectable earning opportunities for them. They made one point very clear: no sifarish and no favour was involved at any stage.

• The animals were distributed through a transparent procedure and open balloting (qurra andazi), purely on merit.
• The purpose of open balloting is simple: government help should reach only the truly deserving women.
• Women who are carrying the full burden of their families after widowhood or divorce were the focus of this distribution.

So if anyone ever demands money in the name of this scheme, remember that selection is free and merit-based. You can report such a person on the Livestock Department helpline 0800-09211.

What Is the Livestock Asset Transfer Scheme?

The Livestock Asset Transfer Scheme is the Punjab government’s programme for families who own nothing. Under this scheme, a deserving family receives a free cow or buffalo from the government. There is no loan, no interest and no repayment. The family also gets guidance and training on how to feed and care for the animal, so the benefit does not end on the first day.

The scheme mainly targets widows, divorced women, disabled persons and the poorest households. It is different from the Livestock Card, which gives loans to farmers who already own animals. The Asset Transfer Scheme is for those who cannot buy an animal at all. You can read the detailed conditions in our guide on the eligibility criteria for the Livestock Asset Transfer Scheme, and the department’s own updates are published on the official website plc.punjab.gov.pk.

How the Free Animal Changes a Family’s Life

The speakers at the ceremony explained why the government is giving animals instead of cash. Cash support finishes in a few weeks, but an animal keeps giving. It is not one-time aid; it is the start of a permanent income.

• The animal becomes a permanent source of income for the woman and her family.
• With proper care and feeding, she gets milk every day for her home.
• By selling the extra milk, she can cover her own expenses and the expenses of her children.
• Her household income grows, and she moves step by step towards economic self-reliance.
• As the herd grows in the coming years, her financial position can become even stronger.

They added that bringing women into economic activity, and giving them a respectable way to earn while staying at home, is a real need of the time. Steps like this use women’s abilities in the best way, improve their standard of living and make the rural economy stronger.

Punjab’s Focus on Livestock and Rural Jobs

The speakers said the Punjab government is paying special attention to the agriculture and livestock sectors. More milk and meat production is necessary to meet the food needs of the people, and it also creates new jobs and income for livestock farmers and the rural population. Livestock plays an important role in the country’s economy, so such steps are necessary for its growth.

Through the free animal distribution programme, women can earn while staying at home. The income from selling milk becomes real financial support for the family, and the chance of the herd growing with time can improve their economic condition even more in the future. The speakers expressed hope that with proper care and good management, the deserving women will take full benefit from this programme.

How to Get Information About the Scheme

If you are a widow or a divorced woman and want details of this scheme for your own area, use only the official channels:

• Visit your district livestock office with your CNIC for scheme information and upcoming distributions in your tehsil.
• Follow the announcements of the Livestock Department and the official website plc.punjab.gov.pk for new distribution ceremonies.
• Selection is free and purely on merit. Never pay any agent or middleman who promises to get you selected.
• For animal health help after receiving an animal, contact the nearest government veterinary hospital.

Conclusion

The Jampur distribution shows the real purpose of the Livestock Asset Transfer Scheme: 96 widowed and divorced women have not received charity, they have received a means of earning. Selected openly through balloting and handed over by senior officials, each animal can now give daily milk, steady income and self-respect to a family that needed it most.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What happened in Jampur under the Livestock Asset Transfer Scheme?

On 21 October 2026, the Livestock Department Punjab distributed free large female animals to 96 deserving widowed and divorced women of Tehsil Jampur, District Rajanpur, at a ceremony attended by senior officials and elected representatives.

Who distributed the animals to the women?

The animals were handed over by Parliamentary Secretary Livestock Punjab Sardar Muhammad Asim Sher Maken, MPA Sardar Sher Afgan Khan Gorchhani and Secretary Livestock Punjab Ahmed Aziz Tarar, in the presence of senior Livestock Department officers.

How were the 96 women selected?

The selection was done through a transparent procedure and open balloting (qurra andazi), purely on merit, so that the government help reaches only truly deserving widowed and divorced women.

Do the women have to pay anything or return the animal?

No. The animals are completely free. There is no fee, no loan and no repayment. The animal is given as a permanent income asset, so the woman can raise it, get milk and sell the extra milk for her family’s expenses.