Nava Raipur, Jul 22 (PTI) Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Tuesday instructed officials to take measures to ensure effective control over the movement of stray cattle on roads across the state, a government official said.
Chairing a high-level meeting at state secretariat in Nava Raipur, Sai said unattended livestock has become a major cause of road accidents, and called for swift, concrete and coordinated action by all departments concerned.
He instructed departments of Animal Husbandry, Urban Administration and Development, Panchayat and Rural Development, Public Works to work in close coordination and share responsibilities to curb the movement of stray cattle, according to the official.
“This is a serious issue affecting both urban and rural areas. Any form of negligence in addressing it will not be tolerated,” he quoted Sai as saying.
During the meeting, the Chief Minister sought detailed information on existing infrastructure such as gaushalas (cow shelter homes), gothans (day care centre for animals) and cow-catching vehicles across the state. He discussed their current operational status, capacity, and the need for upgrades.
Highlighting the rising risks on highways, Sai directed officials to develop practical models for managing livestock in villages located along such roads.
“Stray cattle on highways not only disrupt traffic but often lead to fatal accidents. Immediate and focused action is imperative,” the CM noted.
The meeting included a review of road accident data and role of stray animals in such incidents.
The Chief Minister emphasized the need for planned strategies to ensure proper care, fodder availability, and rehabilitation of stray and abandoned cattle.
Livestock Development Department Secretary Shahla Nigar made a detailed presentation on the status of gothans, gaushalas and ongoing livestock development as well as conservation schemes across the state. PTI COR RSY
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