Punjab Approves Second Phase of Free Livestock Scheme
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has approved the second phase of the government's livestock distribution program, under which thousands more rural women will receive free cows and buffaloes.
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has approved the second phase of the government's livestock distribution program, under which thousands more rural women will receive free cows and buffaloes.
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- The chief minister has directed the Livestock and Dairy Development Department to finalize preparations for the second phase.
- The initiative intends to assist women become financially independent while reducing poverty and increasing milk production in rural areas.
- Priority was given to widows and divorced women to support them earn a steady income and backing their families through livestock farming.
- The administration now aims to extend the program to thousands more women, with the relevant department instructed to complete the necessary arrangements.
Meanwhile, the initiative intends to assist women become financially independent while reducing poverty and increasing milk production in rural areas.
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In practice, the chief minister has directed the Livestock and Dairy Development Department to finalize preparations for the second phase.
Under the first phase, the Punjab administration rolled out a Rs. 2 billion program to provide free livestock to 11, 000 deserving women throughout 12 districts of South Punjab, with an initial target of distributing 4, 870 animals.
For context, the administration now aims to extend the program to thousands more women, with the relevant department instructed to complete the necessary arrangements. Stay Connected with ProPakistani. Obtain the latest news and stories wherever you prefer. Follow on Google Discover. Follow on Google News Join WhatsApp. See more ProPakistani stories in Google Search and Top Stories.
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