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TopicRashtriya Kamdhenu Aayog

Topic: Rashtriya Kamdhenu Aayog

Fodder for thought: Modi govt’s cow welfare agency has been headless for 4 yrs, Rs 500 cr lying idle

PM’s pet project Rashtriya Kamdhenu Aayog was formed in 2019 but has been without chairman due to ‘lack of govt interest’ with funds unutilised. Cow welfare bodies lacking in states too.

Why Modi govt’s showpiece cow welfare agency is without chief for over a year, ‘almost defunct’

Set up in 2019 under the Union animal husbandry ministry, Rashtriya Kamdhenu Aayog was tasked with providing direction for the implementation of schemes related to cattle.

Govt cow agency cites test report to claim cow dung chips ‘reduce’ caesium radioactivity

The test report, analysed by Saurashtra University researchers, claims that cow dung 'chips' block caesium radioactivity by 60%.

Govt’s cow panel drops chapters calling Jersey cows ‘lazy’, linking slaughter with earthquake

Kamdhenu Aayog spokesperson says material was removed to address 'technical glitches', and chapters will be uploaded one by one with links to more authors and publishers. 

Cow is a constant cool in Indian politics. But BJP’s mix of faith and science troubling

Since Modi assumed power in 2014 as Prime Minister, the cow has been in the news perhaps as much as he himself.

Cow urine, milk can treat skin diseases, psoriasis — Modi govt’s agency in document for exam

The Rashtriya Kamdhenu Aayog’s suggestions are part of the syllabus for the first cow science promotion exam, to be held online among students and the general public.

Modi govt’s cow agency will hold exam next month to ‘boost awareness’ about desi bovines

Rashtriya Kamdhenu Aayog claims a study has associated cow milk and its derivatives as well as cow urine and dung — administered with ayurveda — with 96% efficacy in treating mild Covid-19.

Soaps, shampoos & Ganesh idols from cow dung, urine — Kamdhenu Aayog’s Atma Nirbhar blueprint

Rashtriya Kamdhenu Aayog chairman Vallabh Kathiria says the body is working to ensure there is at least one cow in every farmer household. 

Modi govt plans cow course to help entrepreneurs launch start-ups in bovine industry

Rashtriya Kamdhenu Aayog, which falls under the animal husbandry ministry has conceptualised the course, which is being prepared by the EDII.

On Camera

New insolvency frameworks to shorter timelines, how 2025 amendment bill proposes to transform IBC

New bill aims to fix key issues with IBC 2016, including delays & patchy implementation, and protect creditors, with window for genuine promoters to retain control of their companies.

First-of-its kind tri-services conference Ran Samvad to take place in Army War College next week

Billed as the military’s own version of Raisina Dialogue, the event will spotlight on tech-driven warfighting, lessons from Operation Sindoor and release of three new doctrines.

War of IAF, PAF doctrines: As Pakistan obsesses over numbers, India embraces risk, wins

Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?