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UP Minister Details Cow Shelters, Attacks SP Cattle Policies

UP Minister Details Cow Shelters, Attacks SP Cattle Policies
UP Minister Dharampal Singh Highlights Cow Shelter Measures, Criticises SP Govt's Cattle Policies · freepressjournal.in

Uttar Pradesh Minister Dharampal Singh spoke about how the state is caring for cows and other stray cattle.

He said the state has about 7,500 shelters for around 1.3 million animals.

He said the government now provides ₹50 each day for caring for stray cattle.

According to him, the earlier Samajwadi Party government provided ₹30 per day.

Singh said green grass is being grown in every district to feed the animals.

He also said land used for grazing has been freed from encroachment.

Six government departments are working together on the issue.

The minister praised Yogi Adityanath's government and criticized the policies of the earlier SP government.

He said protecting cows remains a major priority.

Key facts

Cow shelters
Around 7,500 large and small shelters in Uttar Pradesh.
Cattle housed
Approximately 1.3 million cattle.
Daily upkeep support
₹50 under the Yogi government, compared with ₹30 under the SP government, according to Singh.
Fodder plan
Green fodder is being grown on one hectare of land in every district.
Coordinating committee
A committee involving six departments oversees stray-cattle protection.
Committee leadership
The District Magistrate is chairman and the Chief Veterinary Officer is convenor.
Enforcement
Singh said action is being taken against cow-smuggling suspects and offenders are being sent to jail.

Quotes

Dharampal Singh

Uttar Pradesh Animal Husbandry Minister

“When Akhilesh Yadav was Chief Minister, cows were terrified of butchers, whereas the situation had changed after 2017. Now, butchers are the ones living in fear.”
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“During the Samajwadi Party government, ₹30 per day was provided for the upkeep of stray cattle. The Yogi government has increased this amount to ₹50 per day.”
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