Indore, Nov 9 (PTI) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Monday inaugurated a cow shelter built for Rs 24 crore, with a capacity to house 10,000 cattle, in Indore district, reiterating his government’s commitment to cow conservation and boosting milk production.
Addressing the gathering at the inauguration of “Kamadhenu Gaushala” in Mhow, Yadav highlighted that the state has doubled its daily subsidy for shelters from Rs 20 to Rs 40 per cow, supporting over 5.67 lakh cattle currently housed in 3,000 shelters state-wide.
He said that cow shelters are being built in all major cities of the state, and each will have a capacity to house 10,000 cattle.
“If for any reason a farmer or individual cannot afford to raise a cow, the state government is prepared. We will not allow cows to be abandoned on the streets. A complete system is being put in place for this,” Yadav said.
He said that the state government’s goal is not only to conserve cattle, but also to increase milk production capacity and farmers’ income through improved breeds.
He also informed that under the guidance of Union Cooperative Minister Amit Shah, a major project has been approved in the state to produce high-breed female calves using IVF technology, which will give a new impetus to cattle breeding and milk production. PTI HWP MAS ARU
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