Read Correspondent
Gonda.
According to the instructions of District Magistrate Priyanka Niranjan, Chief Development Officer Dayanand Prasad, District Development Officer Aditya Tiwari and Deputy Commissioner (Labor Employment), Gonda along with Block Development Officer Katra Bazar conducted on-site inspection of the cow shelters operated in Gram Panchayat Bhartha Ithiya including Gram Panchayat Gandahi, Nakaha and Nadawa of Development Block Katra Bazar. The main objective of the inspection was to take stock of the maintenance of protected cattle in cow shelters, the basic facilities available for them and the actual situation of operation of shelters.
During the inspection, many shortcomings related to operation and maintenance of cattle were found in various cowsheds. Taking these shortcomings seriously, the officials gave strict instructions to the concerned responsible officers and employees to immediately improve the systems. During inspection, 128 cows were found preserved in the cowshed of Gram Panchayat Gandahi, 95 in Gram Panchayat Nadawa and 114 in Gram Panchayat Nakaha. Thus, a total of 337 cows were found preserved in the above three cowsheds. At the same time, no cow progeny was found preserved in the cow shed of Gram Panchayat Bhartha Ithiya.
During the inspection, the cleanliness arrangements in the cowshed premises were not found satisfactory. Expressing displeasure on this, the officials gave instructions to ensure regular cleanliness and make arrangements for better maintenance of the cattle. In view of the upcoming winter season, instructions were also given to make adequate arrangements to protect the cattle from the cold wave, provide safe shelter, necessary resources and complete other arrangements in time.
Strict action taken on negligence of Gram Panchayat Secretary
After the negligence of Gram Panchayat Secretary of Gram Panchayat Gandahi, Nakaha and Nadawa was revealed during inspection, Secretary Vivekananda Village Development Officer has been suspended. Also, during the suspension period, Village Development Officer Vivekananda has been attached to development block Mujehna. Apart from this, departmental action has been recommended against Block Development Officer Katra Bazar, Assistant Development Officer Panchayat Katra Bazar and Veterinary Officer Katra Bazar.
Following the instructions of the District Magistrate, the administration has made it clear that any kind of negligence, indifference or irregularity will not be tolerated in the operation of cow shelters. While fixing the responsibilities of the concerned officers and employees, instructions have been given to ensure cleanliness in cow sheds, proper maintenance of cows, fodder-water and arrangements for protection from cold wave.