Punjab Livestock Card 2025 – [ Apply Online & Eligibility ]

Punjab’s new Livestock Card 2025 lets small and medium farmers buy quality feed without paying markup. Below is everything you need from eligibility to the quick SMS application.

What Is the Livestock Card?

The card is part of an ₨ 11 billion support programme launched by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif. Farmers receive an interest-free revolving loan to cover animal feed and basic veterinary needs for up to ten cattle.

Quick Benefits

Interest-free credit up to ₨ 270,000 per farmer
Fast SMS or online registration no long bank queues
Repayment after the fattening cycle (5 months total)
Digital tracking through the Bank of Punjab mobile dashboard

Who Can Apply? Eligibility Checklist

Requirement	Details
SIM ownership	Active SIM in applicant’s CNIC name
Livestock	Own 5–10 cows/calves (verified by Livestock Dept.)
Credit record	No default in e-CIB database
ID & Security	CNIC clears NADRA/NACTA screening
Database code 9211	`Must appear in Livestock Dept. registry` (Visit your Union Council vet office if not)

Loan Structure at a Glance

Amount: ₨ 27,000 per animal (min 5, max 10)
Disbursement window: 120 days
Repayment window: last 30 days (principal only)
Government pays all markup.

How to Register

i) SMS Method

Text your 13-digit CNIC to 8070.
Wait for confirmation from the programme gateway.
Follow the reply to upload any missing herd data.

ii) Online Portal

Go to the PITB e-Agriculture website or app.
Choose Livestock Card Apply.
Fill in herd numbers, CNIC, and bank account IBAN.
Submit; track status on your dashboard.

Disbursement Timeline

Year	Farmers to Receive Cards
2025 (Phase I)	10 000 – 20 000	pilot districts
2026 (Phase II)	30 000 – 60 000	province-wide
Total	up to 80 000

Description	Minimum Amount	Maximum Amount
Loan Amount	Rs. 135,000	Rs. 270,000
Per Farmer	Rs. 27,000 per animal, 5 animals	Rs. 27,000 per animal, 10 animals

Loan	Duration
Term	4 months + 1 month for principal repayment

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the last date to apply?

First-come, first-served until the annual quota fills apply early.

Do I need collateral?

No. Verification relies on herd data and clean credit history.

Which bank issues the card?

The Bank of Punjab (BoP) prints and manages the prepaid card.

Can women farmers apply?

Yes. The scheme is gender-neutral; CNIC ownership is the only ID rule.

Why This Matters

Healthy herds raise family income and milk yield. By cutting finance costs, the Livestock Card helps keep young farmers in rural Punjab instead of seeking casual urban jobs.

Have more questions? Drop them below or share this guide with fellow farmers so they don’t miss the interest-free window.