A farmer who feeds his animals well earns more from them, yet feed is often the first expense a small farmer cannot afford. The Punjab Livestock Card Phase 2 was built to close that gap. Launched on 14 October 2026 by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, it offers Rs 16.2 billion in interest-free financing so farmers can buy proper feed. Phase 1 already showed the idea works, with a reported loan recovery rate of 96 percent.
The card is not a cash handout. It works as a digital wallet for buying wanda, the concentrated feed, along with silage and mineral mixtures from registered dealers. Up to 25 percent of the amount can be withdrawn as cash from ATMs for urgent needs. The rest stays tied to feed, so the money keeps animals healthy and growing.
Phase 2 targets 600,000 animals over two years, against a Phase 1 target of 400,000. When animals eat properly, they gain weight faster, give more milk and fetch better prices.
| Detail | Punjab Livestock Card Phase 2 |
|---|---|
| Launched | 14 October 2026 |
| Launched by | Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif |
| Total financing | Rs 16.2 billion, interest-free |
| Per animal | Rs 27,000 |
| Animals covered | Up to 20 male calves or fattening animals |
| Target | 600,000 animals over two years |
| Helpline | 0800-09211 |
What Phase 2 Offers
Phase 2 offers interest-free financing of Rs 16.2 billion for livestock farmers across Punjab. The money is meant for feed, not for general spending. A fattening animal that eats a balanced diet of wanda, silage and minerals gains weight steadily and sells at a better price.
Phase 1 set the standard: its reported 96 percent recovery rate shows farmers repaid, which is why the government expanded the programme.
How Much Money Per Farmer
The scheme pays Rs 27,000 per animal for up to 20 male calves or fattening animals, so the amount depends on how many eligible animals a farmer owns.
- Per animal: Rs 27,000 for each eligible male calf or fattening animal.
- Minimum animals: 5 eligible animals means Rs 135,000.
- Maximum animals: 20 eligible animals means Rs 540,000.
- Interest: the financing is completely interest-free.
- Cash limit: up to 25 percent can be withdrawn as cash from ATMs.
The range from Rs 135,000 to Rs 540,000 serves both the small farmer with a handful of animals and the larger fattener with a full shed.
How the Card Works
- What it buys: wanda, silage and mineral mixtures from registered dealers.
- Digital wallet: the money flows straight into genuine feed, not general spending.
- Cash share: up to 25 percent can be taken as cash from an ATM for transport, a vet visit or another urgent cost; the remaining 75 percent stays on the card for feed purchases.
Who Can Apply
The applicant must hold a valid CNIC, the mobile number used must be registered on that same CNIC, the animals must be registered in the SPMS-9211 system, and a veterinary officer must verify them before the card is issued.
- CNIC: the applicant must hold a valid CNIC.
- Mobile: the mobile number must be registered on the applicant’s own CNIC.
- Animals: animals must be registered in the SPMS-9211 system.
- Verification: a veterinary officer must verify the animals.
- Herd size: the farmer must own between 5 and 20 eligible animals.
Register animals in the SPMS-9211 system well before any window opens — verification takes time, and an unregistered animal cannot be counted.
How to Apply
There are three ways to apply, and the SMS route is the simplest. A farmer sends an SMS with the text “PLC”, a space, and then the CNIC number, to 8070. The online route is the official portal at plc.punjab.gov.pk, and the livestock department portal at livestock.punjab.gov.pk also carries scheme information. Farmers who prefer to apply in person can visit their nearest veterinary hospital or livestock facilitation centre.
Registration is free, and no agent may charge a fee. Anyone asking for money is not acting for the government. The helpline 0800-09211 can confirm the process.
An Important Warning Before You Apply
On 26 October 2026, the official portal showed the current registration season was closed. That does not mean the scheme has ended. It means the current round is not accepting new applications right now, and the next round has to be confirmed.
Before applying, confirm the next round on the official portal at plc.punjab.gov.pk or by calling 0800-09211. Do not pay anyone who promises to register you while the season is closed, and do not trust a message claiming registration is open unless the portal or the helpline confirms it.
Contact and Helpline Details
| Contact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Official portal | plc.punjab.gov.pk |
| SMS application | Send “PLC” + space + CNIC number to 8070 |
| Helpline | 0800-09211 |
| In person | Nearest veterinary hospital or livestock facilitation centre |
Conclusion
The Punjab Livestock Card Phase 2 is a serious offer to Punjab’s farmers: Rs 16.2 billion in interest-free financing, Rs 27,000 per animal for up to 20 animals, with a digital card for genuine feed from registered dealers. Phase 2 aims at 600,000 animals. The current season showed as closed on 26 October 2026, so confirm the next round on the official portal or the helpline before applying, keep animals registered and verified, and never pay an agent.
FAQs
How much money does the Livestock Card give per animal?
Rs 27,000 per animal, for up to 20 animals — Rs 135,000 to Rs 540,000 in total.
Is the Livestock Card loan interest-free?
Yes, completely interest-free.
How do I apply for the Livestock Card?
Send an SMS with “PLC”, a space and your CNIC number to 8070, apply on plc.punjab.gov.pk, or visit your nearest veterinary hospital or livestock facilitation centre.
Is registration open right now?
On 26 October 2026 the portal showed the current season as closed. Confirm the next round on the portal or by calling 0800-09211 before applying.
Can I withdraw the money as cash?
Up to 25 percent can be withdrawn from ATMs. The rest is used through the card to buy feed from registered dealers.
The editor of epdpunjab.pk, covering the Environment Protection & Climate Change Department, Punjab and the CM Punjab Climate Leadership Development Internship Program 2026, with information verified from official sources.
