All stray cattle to be tagged, documented and rehabilitated in Gaushalas
Rs 4 crore incentive scheme approved for rehabilitation efforts
Punjab Newsline, Chandigarh -
In a determined move to make Haryana stray cattle-free, Haryana Govt has decided to launch a Stray Cattle-Free Campaign in mission mode across the state, with the first phase scheduled from August 1 to 31, 2025.
The decision was taken during a review meeting by Dr. Saket Kumar, Additional Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister, with officials from the Gau Seva Aayog, Urban Local Bodies Department and Animal Husbandry Department here today.
This campaign follows directives issued by Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini, who had called for urgent and coordinated action to resolve the stray cattle issue across Haryana.
As part of the drive, all stray cattle will be identified, tagged, documented and shifted to registered Gaushalas where they will be provided proper care and shelter. The drive will ensure humane handling and effective management of stray cattle across both urban and rural areas.
Further, Dr. Saket Kumar said that the Animal Husbandry Department will soon establish Gau Abhyaranyas (Cow Sanctuaries) in four districts of the state. These facilities will serve as long-term shelters and will be inaugurated by the Chief Minister.
He informed that in line with the Chief Minister’s announcement, the State Government has approved an incentive scheme to promote the rehabilitation of stray cattle from both urban and rural areas into designated gaushalas. Under this scheme, gaushala personnel will bring stray cattle to the shelters and after verification by the concerned department, financial assistance will be provided through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) at the rate of Rs 300 for each calf, Rs 600 for each cow, and Rs 800 for each bull. The government has also sanctioned Rs 4 crore for the implementation of this scheme.