Initiates Campaign to Make the State Stray Cattle-Free
Punjab Newsline, Chandigarh -
CM Nayab Singh Saini has initiated a campaign to make the state stray cattle-free while making several significant announcements for cow protection and strengthening of gaushalas. CM made these announcements at ‘Gau Seva Sammelan’ held in Panchkula.
He announced a five-fold increase in the grant for fodder from Rs. 4 to Rs. 20 per cow per day, effective from August 1, 2024. Apart from this, he announced Rs. 25 per day for bulls and Rs. 10 per day for calves for fodder.
Immediate Cash Payment for Bringing Stray Cattle to Gaushalas
CM announced immediate cash payments of Rs. 600 per cow and Rs. 800 per bull for bringing stray cattle to gaushalas. He also announced grant of Rs. 20 per day for calves, Rs. 30 per day for cows, and Rs. 40 per day for bulls for fodder.
Saini announced that under the Haryana Shamlat Land Amendment Rules 2023, any panchayat can lease its land for 20 years to establish gaushalas with government approval. So far, two gaushalas have been granted panchayat land under this rule. Approval, which was previously granted in the Cabinet meeting, will now be obtained directly from the Chief Minister’s office.
