Phase II of the Punjab Livestock Card is now open, and farmers across the province can apply for an interest-free loan of Rs 27,000 per animal. Whether you use the online portal, send an SMS, or visit a veterinary hospital, the process is free and straightforward. This guide walks you through every step, from preparing your documents to collecting your card, so you can apply with confidence and avoid the fraud that follows every new scheme launch.
At a Glance
Detail
Scheme
Livestock Card Phase II, Punjab
Loan per animal
Rs 27,000, interest-free
How to apply
Online portal, SMS to 8070, or veterinary hospital
Registration fee
None, completely free
Helpline
0800-09211, toll-free
Before You Apply: Get Your Documents Ready
A few minutes of preparation will save you days of trouble later. Before you open the portal or send an SMS, make sure your papers are in order and your animals are on record. Most rejected or delayed applications come down to one small mistake, such as a SIM registered in someone else’s name or animals that were never registered.
Keep your original CNIC ready, valid and not expired.
Make sure your mobile SIM is registered in your own name.
Know how many animals you own and whether they are registered in the SPMS-9211 system.
Keep a recent photograph of yourself ready.
If your animals are not registered yet, your first stop is the veterinary hospital, not the portal.
The good news is that the document list is short. You need your CNIC copy, your registered mobile number, proof of livestock ownership through your SPMS-9211 record or verification by a veterinary officer, and a recent photograph. No land documents are required, and no guarantor is needed for this card. If you do not have a bank account, Bank of Punjab opens one for you during the process.
The online route suits farmers who are comfortable with a phone or computer. Open your browser and go to the official portal, plc.punjab.gov.pk, the address named in the scheme’s coverage. Look for the Phase II registration section and fill in your details carefully. Take your time on this screen, because accuracy here decides how smoothly the rest of your application moves.
Step 1: Open plc.punjab.gov.pk in your browser.
Step 2: Open the Phase II registration section.
Step 3: Enter your CNIC number, mobile number and animal details.
Step 4: Recheck every CNIC digit carefully, then submit.
Step 5: Save any confirmation or reference shown, and watch for the SMS.
Double-check every digit of your CNIC before submitting, because one wrong digit can send your application against the wrong record. After submission, keep your phone with you and switched on. The department communicates through SMS on your registered number, so a lost or switched-off phone can break the chain. Only trust the official portal address. Other livestock card websites with similar names are unofficial lookalikes and should never receive your CNIC details.
Method 2: Apply by SMS to 8070
No internet connection? The SMS method is just as official as the portal. Type PLC, one space, then your 13-digit CNIC number without dashes, and send it to 8070 from the SIM registered in your own name. The system replies with a confirmation and information about your eligibility. It costs you nothing beyond a normal SMS, and it works from any basic mobile phone.
Format: PLC, one space, then your CNIC, for example PLC 3520212345678.
Send to: 8070, from your own-name SIM only.
Wait for: the confirmation reply on the same number.
Keep the reply message safe as your proof of application.
One caution matters here. The number 8070 is a shared shortcode, and the Kisan Card uses the keyword PKC on the same number. For the Livestock Card you must type PLC, not PKC. Using the wrong keyword sends your application to the wrong scheme and wastes your time, so read your message once before you press send.
Method 3: Apply at a Veterinary Hospital
Farmers who prefer face-to-face help should visit the help desk at their nearest Civil Veterinary Hospital or a CM Facilitation Desk. Staff there will fill in your application with you, check your documents, and, if needed, register your animals in SPMS-9211 during the same visit. This route is the best choice if you are unsure about any step or if your animals are not tagged yet.
Visit the help desk at your nearest Civil Veterinary Hospital.
Carry your original CNIC and your registered mobile phone.
Staff check your documents and complete the application with you.
Animals can be tagged and registered in SPMS-9211 in the same visit.
Ask about free animal tagging and free FMD vaccination while you are there.
This route turns several jobs into one trip. Tagging, registration and application can all move forward together, which is a real advantage for farmers whose herds were never formally recorded. Remember that free animal tagging and free FMD vaccination are part of Phase II, so do not leave the hospital without asking the staff to cover both.
After You Apply: Verification and Approval
Submitting the application is not the finish line. After you apply, the Livestock Department team physically verifies your animals and checks your credit record. This step protects public money, and it matches the record that produced a 96 percent recovery rate in Phase I. Verification may take some time, so be patient and keep your phone active for messages.
Verification: the department team checks your animals physically.
Credit check: the bank reviews your borrowing record.
Approval: once cleared, Bank of Punjab issues your card.
Follow-up: call helpline 0800-09211 to ask what is pending against your CNIC.
Once approved, your card carries the Rs 27,000 per animal facility for wanda, silage and mineral mixtures, with up to 25 percent withdrawable in cash through ATMs. If something in your record needs correction, the helpline can tell you what is pending. No fixed processing time has been officially promised, so do not trust anyone who guarantees approval by a particular date.
Collect Your Card and Stay Safe From Fraud
Approved applicants collect their Livestock Card from one of the 131 Bank of Punjab branches in Punjab, carrying their original CNIC. At the branch, confirm your card is active before you leave. Phase I cardholders skip this step entirely, because their existing cards continue in Phase II and do not need to be reissued.
Collect at: any of the 131 Bank of Punjab branches, with your original CNIC.
Phase I cardholders: keep your existing card, no reissue needed.
Check your card is active before leaving the branch.
Registration and verification are completely free.
Now the warning that matters most at launch time. Nobody from the department or the bank will phone you to demand a processing fee, and no agent can approve your application faster for cash. If anyone asks for money in the scheme’s name, refuse and report the person on the helpline 0800-09211. A genuine scheme never sells shortcuts, and a fee demand is always fraud.
Applying for Phase II is a simple journey in five parts: prepare your documents, register through the portal, SMS or veterinary hospital, pass verification, and collect your card from Bank of Punjab. Every step is free, and every step is in your own hands. Follow the steps above, keep your CNIC details accurate, and refuse anyone selling shortcuts.
FAQs
What is the official website to apply online?
The official portal named in scheme coverage is plc.punjab.gov.pk. Other websites using similar names are unofficial and should not be trusted with your CNIC or money.
What documents do I need to apply?
Your CNIC, a mobile SIM in your own name, proof of livestock ownership through your SPMS-9211 record or officer verification, and a recent photograph. No land documents or guarantor are needed.
How long does approval take after applying?
No fixed processing time has been officially promised. Your animals are verified physically and your credit record is checked. You can ask about your application on the helpline 0800-09211.
Can an agent apply on my behalf for a fee?
No agent is needed and no fee exists. Registration is free through SMS, the portal or the veterinary hospital. Anyone charging you is running a scam.
Do Phase I cardholders need a new card?
No. Phase I cardholders keep their existing cards, which continue in Phase II without reissue.
Shahzad Sahil is the editor of plcpunjab.pk, covering Punjab government schemes including the Livestock Card, eligibility, registration and latest updates, with information verified from official sources for readers across Punjab.
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