200 Calves Of Special Breed Distributed Among Deserving Women

ATTOCK, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 13th Dec, 2016 ) : District Coordination Officer (DCO) Attock, Rana Akbar Hayat Tuesday distributed 200 calves of special breed among the deserving women to enable them to earn their livelihood.

Speaking on this occasion, the DCO said Punjab government was taking revolutionary steps for the uplift of needy and poor women. He said these calves had been given under a special program to these needy women after lucky draw in a transparent manner.

He said for the purpose Rs 40 million had been allocated for Attock district.

He emphasized upon the women to lookafter these calves to increase source of income. The DG Research Live Stock Abdul Rauf, Director Livestock Dr Ghulam Hussain, the DLO Dr Khalid and Councillor Sheikh Nasir Mehmood were also present on the occasion.

Director Livestock Ghulam Hussain said these calves were insured and would be given free medicines too. He informed that these calves were not for sale and in case of violation strict action would be taken.