For the operation of gaushalas, MoUs must be signed with interested NGOs while making necessary arrangements, said the chief minister.
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Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, on Wednesday, stressed the need for developing a self-sustainable model for running ‘gaushalas’ (cowsheds) in Uttar Pradesh, suggesting that ‘gaushalas’ should be constructed in public-private partnership (PPP) mode.
Reviewing a presentation regarding the large cow shelters, Chief Minister Yogi said that these cow shelters should be linked to natural farming, cow dung paint, CNG and CBG.
He added that for the operation of ‘gaushalas,’ MoUs must be signed with the interested NGOs while making the necessary arrangements.
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The presentation was made about the construction of shelters in Uttar Pradesh that could accommodate 2,000 to 3,000 animals.
He said that ‘Sahbhagita Yojana’ launched by the state government should be taken forward across the state. Under this scheme, farmers rearing destitute cattle are being given Rs 900 per cow per month.
He said that the Animal Husbandry Department should plan practically whereas the department officers should avoid the situation of indecision and prepare an action plan for cow service on the basis of interest and priority.
Chief Minister Yogi also directed authorities concerned to release funds to cow shelters wherever they are operating. According to the CM, cows of the Indian breed need cleanliness and a space to pasture. If they do not receive these things, they would become unwell, he said.
“Special care should be taken so that no cow dies due to cold and hunger in the state. To increase milk production and to control destitute cattle, speed up the breed improvement scheme. Under this scheme, cattle rearers can improve the breed of cattle by getting artificial insemination done in government veterinary hospitals,” he said.
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