Lucknow, March 22: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has decided to honor individuals who have made significant contributions to cow protection and self-sustaining cow shelters. He emphasized that cow service is an integral part of Indian cultural tradition and that dedicated individuals in this field deserve public recognition.
During a meeting of the Cow Service Commission on Saturday, CM Yogi reviewed the arrangements at various cow shelters for abandoned cows. He stressed the establishment of ‘fodder banks’ in every shelter. He also directed officials to coordinate with local farmers to ensure the availability of green fodder and link farmers involved in natural farming with cow shelters.
The Chief Minister instructed the installation of CCTV cameras in all cow shelters and emphasized the need for continuous monitoring. He highlighted the effective use of CSR funds for this purpose, stating that transparency and technology-based oversight would strengthen management.
Yogi directed officials from the Cow Service Commission and the Animal Husbandry Department to regularly inspect cow shelters. He requested that commission officials visit in pairs to expedite the establishment of fodder banks and the expansion of grazing land. Reports from each visit will be submitted to the Chief Minister’s office, and senior departmental officials will accompany them. Additionally, he called for state-wide inspections led by the departmental minister and monthly surprise inspections by the director at headquarters.
He noted that cow conservation is not just a matter of faith but also a strong foundation for rural economy, natural farming, and sustainable development. Therefore, transparency, technology, and public participation should be prioritized in the operation of cow shelters. Instructions were also given to ensure timely payments through the DBT system and to maintain a mandatory register of the daily cow population at each shelter.
Currently, there are 7,527 cow shelters in the state, housing over 1.239 million cattle. This includes 6,433 temporary shelters with 989,000 cows, 518 large cow conservation centers with 158,000, 323 Kanha cow shelters with 77,925, and 253 Kanji houses with 13,576 cattle. Under the Chief Minister’s participation scheme, 114,000 beneficiaries have received 183,000 cattle, with instructions for verification and proper care.
Regarding the availability of fodder and silage, it was reported that the tender process for the financial year 2026-27 is progressing on schedule. As part of the monitoring system, 7,592 CCTV cameras have been installed across 5,446 cow shelters in 74 districts. Command and control rooms have been established in 52 districts, while the process is ongoing in others. Over 61,118 hectares of grazing land is available for effective use, with 10,641.99 hectares linked to cow shelters and 7,364.03 hectares developed for green fodder.
The meeting also highlighted that 97 biogas plants are operational in the state, serving as effective means of clean energy and income generation. The Chief Minister emphasized the need to expand these initiatives. Additionally, he recognized the successful model of self-reliance demonstrated by self-help groups and NGOs producing cow paint, vermicompost, and other products.
The Muzaffarnagar cow sanctuary is emerging as an excellent example in this direction. In the review of large cow conservation centers, it was noted that out of 630 approved centers, 518 have been completed, while the rest are under construction. A comprehensive vaccination campaign against foot-and-mouth disease, lumpy skin disease, and other ailments is being conducted, with continuous training provided to livestock owners.
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