Archive · 31 Oct 2025
Maharashtra Minister Seeks Enhanced Coordination for Animal Welfare
A government minister in Maharashtra, Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil, met with a group called Samast Mahajan that helps animals and the environment.
He suggested that the government and animal welfare groups should work together better.
They talked about important things like taking care of farm animals, making sure they have enough food and water, and keeping them healthy.
The minister also praised Samast Mahajan for their kind work, saying they are a great example of helping others.
Samast Mahajan believes being kind to all living things is the most important thing and they plan to keep helping animals and the countryside.
Maharashtra Minister Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil advocated for improved coordination between state animal welfare schemes and private organizations.
The suggestion was made during a meeting with trustees and activists of Samast Mahajan in Mumbai.
Discussions focused on livestock conservation, fodder availability, animal health facilities, and rural self-reliance.
Minister Vikhe Patil praised Samast Mahajan's philanthropic work and commitment to 'Jivdaya Parmo Dharma' (Compassion towards all living beings is the highest duty).
Samast Mahajan is involved in animal welfare, environmental protection, water conservation, and rural development initiatives.
- Who
- Maharashtra Minister Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil and Samast Mahajan trustees and activists
- What
- Called for better coordination between state government's animal welfare schemes and animal welfare organizations' initiatives, discussed livestock conservation, fodder, animal health, and rural self-reliance.
- When
- During a meeting at Samast Mahajan's headquarters
- Where
- Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Why
- To improve the effectiveness of animal welfare, environmental protection, and rural development efforts.
Government Schemes
Organizational Initiatives
Coordination
Government Schemes
Minister Vikhe Patil called for better coordination between existing government schemes and the social initiatives of organizations like Samast Mahajan.
Organizational Initiatives
Samast Mahajan's trustee noted the minister's collaboration has given a new direction to their initiatives in animal welfare, environment, and rural development.
Development Model
Government Schemes
The minister suggested integrating government efforts with organizations for compassionate development.
Organizational Initiatives
Samast Mahajan is actively implementing compassion-based development projects and aims to see God in every living being.
- Minister
- Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil
- Location
- Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Organization Met
- Samast Mahajan
- Key Discussion Points
- Livestock conservation, fodder availability, animal health, rural self-reliance, environmental protection, water conservation
- Samast Mahajan's Motto
- 'Jivdaya Parmo Dharma' (Compassion towards all living beings is the highest duty)