Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav has stated that self-reliant ‘Gaushalas’(cow shelters) can play a significant role in strengthening the state’s economy. He emphasised that ‘Gaushalas’ can become prosperous by generating income from cow dung, cow urine and other by-products. To develop self-sufficient ‘Gaushalas’, arrangements should be made for marketing dairy products as well as items manufactured from dung and urine. CM Dr. Yadav also suggested utilising available space in ‘Gaushalas’ for solar power generation. The Chief Minister directed that indigenous ‘Gaupalan’ be promoted in different regions of the state according to local conditions. Religious institutions and donors should also be involved in the management of ‘Gaushalas’. He said that the number of veterinary doctors in the state is inadequate compared to the livestock population, and therefore, steps must be taken to increase their numbers to ensure better cattle management and higher milk production.
CM Dr. Yadav issued these directives while presiding over the meeting of the Madhya Pradesh Cow Conservation Board held at Mantralaya on Monday. Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Animal Husbandry and Dairy Development, Shri Lakhan Patel, Chief Secretary Shri Anurag Jain and other officials were present.