Archive · 22 Sep 2026
UP Minister Details Cow Shelters, Attacks SP Cattle Policies
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.
Uttar Pradesh Animal Husbandry Minister Dharampal Singh criticized the Samajwadi Party and Akhilesh Yadav over their cattle-protection policies.
Singh said Uttar Pradesh has around 7,500 cow shelters housing approximately 1.3 million cattle.
He said daily support for stray-cattle upkeep increased from ₹30 under the SP government to ₹50 under the Yogi government.
The minister said green fodder is being grown on one hectare in every district and encroached grazing land has been reclaimed.
He said a six-department committee is coordinating stray-cattle protection and action is being taken against alleged cow smugglers.
- Who
- Uttar Pradesh Animal Husbandry Minister Dharampal Singh discussed the state's cattle-protection measures and criticized the Samajwadi Party and Akhilesh Yadav.
- What
- The minister outlined cow shelters, funding, fodder arrangements, interdepartmental coordination and enforcement against alleged cow smuggling.
- When
- September 21; the year was not specified in the article.
- Where
- Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
- Why
- Singh said the measures were intended to protect stray cattle and implement the Yogi government's cow-protection priority.
SP Government As Characterized by Singh
Yogi Government's Position
Cattle protection
SP Government As Characterized by Singh
Dharampal Singh said cows and farmers were not priorities during Akhilesh Yadav's tenure and that ₹30 per day was provided for stray-cattle upkeep.
Yogi Government's Position
Singh said the Yogi government prioritizes both cows and farmers, increased support to ₹50 per day and strengthened shelter arrangements.
Slaughterhouse policy
SP Government As Characterized by Singh
Singh alleged that cows were vulnerable to butchers during the Samajwadi Party government.
Yogi Government's Position
Singh said illegal slaughterhouses were shut down during Yogi Adityanath's tenure.
Political disagreement
SP Government As Characterized by Singh
Singh criticized Akhilesh Yadav's reported attitude toward cow dung and cattle-related issues; the article does not provide a response from Yadav or the Samajwadi Party.
Yogi Government's Position
Singh presented cow protection as part of the Yogi government's guiding principle of service to animals.
- 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.