Free Buffalo Scheme Punjab 2026: Selected Candidates List

The wait is over for thousands of poor families. The Free Buffalo Scheme Punjab 2026 selected candidates list is out — check whether your family made it, learn how the list was made, and see what happens next if your name is on it.

DetailInformation
FeatureFree Buffalo Scheme selected candidates
BenefitOne free buffalo per selected family
TargetPoor, landless and widowed families
Year2026

How the Selected List Is Made

Selection is not random — it follows a strict process:

  • Poverty survey: District teams survey poor households
  • Eligibility check: Landless, widowed, or extremely poor families prioritized
  • No livestock: Families already owning buffaloes are excluded
  • Verification: NADRA and local records cross-checked
  • Final list: Approved by the district coordination committee

No one can buy their way onto the list — complaints of favoritism are investigated.

Free buffalo scheme selected candidates in Urdu infographic

How to Check the List

  • District livestock office: Lists displayed on notice boards
  • Union council: Ask your councilor for the village list
  • Helpline: Call 0800-09211 with your CNIC to check
  • SMS: Send your CNIC to 8070 for selection status

Carry your original CNIC when you go to check.

What Selected Families Receive

Each selected family gets:

  • One healthy buffalo: Vet-checked milking buffalo
  • Free vaccination: FMD and other vaccines on delivery day
  • Training: One-day training on feeding and care
  • Ownership papers: Transfer documents in the family head’s name

The buffalo typically gives 8 to 12 liters of milk daily — a life-changing income.

How to care for your free buffalo in Urdu infographic

What If Your Name Is Missing

  • Check spelling: Lists use CNIC spellings — check carefully
  • File objection: Submit a written objection at the district livestock office
  • Next round: More rounds are planned — stay registered
  • Try the card: Meanwhile apply for the Livestock Card

Also see the Asset Transfer Scheme selected list guide.

Contact DetailInformation
Helpline0800-09211 (24/7, toll-free)
Check via SMS8070
Lists atDistrict livestock offices and union councils
DepartmentLivestock & Dairy Development Department, Government of Punjab

Conclusion

A free buffalo means daily milk, daily income, and dignity for a poor family. If your name is on the 2026 list, congratulations — care for the animal well. If not, file your objection and prepare for the next round.

FAQs

How do I check the Free Buffalo Scheme list?

Visit your district livestock office or union council, call 0800-09211, or SMS your CNIC to 8070.

Who qualifies for a free buffalo?

Poor, landless and widowed families with no existing livestock, verified by survey.

What does a selected family receive?

One vet-checked milking buffalo, free vaccination, care training, and ownership papers.

What if my name is missing?

File a written objection at the district livestock office and stay registered for the next round.

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