Safari Construction For Destitute Cows in Uttar Pradesh | 01 Apr 2022

Why in News?

Recently, the Principal Secretary, Livestock Department of Uttar Pradesh has sent a proposal to the state government to make cow-safari across the state to support the destitute cows.

Key Points

• Under this, a shed will be constructed on the land of the forest area across the state, where there will be a provision for fodder and water for the cows.
• The consent for the construction of cow safari for the protection of cattle was made in a meeting organized by Sudhir Garg, Principal Secretary, Livestock Department on March 14, in which Chief Veterinary Officer, Dean of Veterinary University, Gaushala Operator and NGO Officers from across the state participated.
• It is noteworthy that for the protection of cows in Uttar Pradesh, 'Uttar Pradesh Gaushala Yojana' is being operated for the construction of Gaushala, under which a grant (Rs 30 per cow) is provided by the government for opening a cowshed.