In a powerful move for women empowerment and rural upliftment, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has launched a Rs2 billion livestock scheme targeting widowed and divorced women in southern Punjab. Through this historic initiative, the Punjab government will distribute buffaloes and cows to 11,000 deserving women across 12 districts, offering not just animals, but a path to dignity, income, and self-reliance.
The program is designed for women up to the age of 55, allowing them to apply easily from home via a dedicated mobile application—a first-of-its-kind move that merges technology with accessibility. In rural communities, livestock isn’t just an asset—it’s a lifeline, generating daily income through milk, dairy sales, and breeding opportunities.
This step by Maryam Nawaz is more than just a welfare initiative—it’s a visionary effort to bridge the economic gap between cities and villages, and restore financial independence to those who often go unheard. It sends a strong message: empower a woman, and you empower generations.
