Lucknow. In view of the increasing crowd during festivals and the winter season, the Yogi government has prepared a special action plan for the protection of destitute cattle. Under this, a campaign will be launched to increase vigilance at cow shelter sites and provide safe shelter to the cows roaming on the streets. Municipal commissioners and executive officers of municipal bodies have been instructed to keep special vigil in their areas.
There will be patrolling in highways and markets
Under the special campaign, apart from national and state highways, surveillance will be increased around markets, haats and mandis. In view of the increased traffic during festivals, these places will be patrolled and the destitute cattle roaming on the roads will be identified and taken to safe shelters.
Instructions to municipal bodies to remain alert
Municipalities and Nagar Panchayats have also been entrusted with the responsibility to make the cow protection campaign effective. Municipal commissioners and executive officers have been asked to keep an eye on the condition of cattle in their areas and ensure special surveillance on major roads and crowded places.
16 lakh cows are protected in more than 7700 shelters.
According to the government, more than 16 lakh destitute cows have been given protection through more than 7700 cow shelters in the state. The government's emphasis is not limited to just providing shelter, but also to their care, breed improvement and strengthening the economic condition of the livestock owners.
Nandini scheme encourages dairy enterprises
Livestock and Milk Development Minister Dharampal Singh said that under Nandini Krishak Samriddhi Yojana, 50 percent grant is being given to promote dairy business. This is helping cattle farmers in setting up and expanding dairy units. The government is trying to link cattle protection to increasing the income of cattle herders and strengthening the rural economy.
Emphasis also on breed improvement and veterinary services
According to Mukesh Meshram, Additional Chief Secretary of Animal Husbandry Department, shelter sites, veterinary services, breed improvement, milk production, dairy investment and cow-based products are being promoted in an integrated manner for the protection of cattle in the state. The government's aim is to develop a system of cattle protection that is long-term and effective.