CM unveils cowshed survey to give monetary aid; says Govt’s duty to care for stray cows

IN a step towards addressing the issue of bovines straying on the national capital's roads, the Delhi government will survey cow shelters and frame a scheme to extend financial support for the smooth operation of such facilities.

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Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced the measures at a public gathering at Gramin Gaushala in Bawana and stressed that she, her ministers and the BJP MLAs consider the cow as a mother figure (“Gau mata”).

"Tt is a matter of great pain for us to see the plight of cows roaming on the roads and sometimes encountering accidents. The lies with those who just let them wander for food after

Reminding the cattle owners that such animals were not allowed within the city limits, she suggested the bovines be housed at designated places like Ghoga Dairy, around 50 kilometres from Central Delhi.

getting milked," she said.