Temporary shelters for stray cattle: UP govt releases Rs 125 crore

A press release said the government has decided that a daily grant of Rs 50 per cow will be given at temporary cow shelters in the state in 2023-24. This funding will help cover the daily expenses of the care, treatment, proper nutrition and suitable sheds of the cows in these shelters.

According to the action plan, officials from the animal husbandry department in all districts will make regular visits to ensure that these cow shelters are providing optimal conditions for the cows, including proper healthcare.

Also, government veterinary doctors will periodically examine the health of the cows in these shelters as needed. District magistrates, block officers, and village panchayat officers will also have the responsibility of inspecting these facilities from time to time.

The responsibility for smoothly implementing the process of construction and maintenance of temporary cow shelters being built across the state has been given to the animal husbandry department. The department will not only complete the certification process, but also give all types of clearances, and carry out inspection of shelters.

The government has directed the officials concerned to ensure that the allocated funds are used only for the designated purpose and not diverted to cover any other expenses.

According to the release, the state government has launched various schemes such as Nand Baba Milk Mission, Nandini Krishak Samriddhi Yojana, and is also providing ambulances and shelters for protection of stray cows.