Uttar Pradesh government had established more than 7,700 cow shelters
In a nation like India, a land deeply rooted in both agricultural and sage-led traditions, the cow serves as its very soul. Just now, a ceremony for the worship of cows has been concluded here on the occasion of Govardhan Puja. The cow is not merely an animal; it is an invaluable gift in this world, a veritable treasure trove of prosperity. In any tradition where sincere efforts are made toward the protection and nurturing of cows, happiness and prosperity will naturally follow. ”
GORAKHPUR: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath performed Govardhan Puja in Gorakhpur on Monday and highlighted the importance of cow protection and welfare, describing the cow as the soul of India’s agricultural and sage-led traditions. Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister said, “Today is Govardhan Puja.
The Chief Minister said the Uttar Pradesh government had established more than 7,700 cow shelters, which currently house over 16 lakh destitute cattle. He said, “To uphold this tradition, we in Uttar Pradesh have launched an innovative initiative for the protection and care of destitute cattle through more than 7,700 cow shelters, which currently house over 16 lakh such animals. Explaining the second scheme, the CM said farmers could take cattle from government shelters and receive a monthly allowance of Rs 1,500 per cow for their upkeep. He said a farmer could take care of up to four cows and receive an additional monthly income of Rs 6,000. Yogi said, “The second is a sahbhagita yojana, under which any farmer can take a cow from a government shelter and care for it; for this, we provide a monthly allowance of Rs 1,500 per cow. A farmer is permitted to care for up to four cows, meaning they can earn an additional monthly income of Rs 6,000 by looking after these animals. Earlier reporting noted: CM performs Govardhan Puja, says UP has over 7,700 gaushalas housing 16 lakh stray cattle Gorakhpur , Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday performed Govardhan Puja at the Gorakhnath Temple here and said more than 16 lakh destitute cattle were being housed in over 7,700 gaushalas across the state.
Earlier reporting noted: Adityanath performed the rituals amid Vedic chants at the temple’s cowshed, where he applied tilak on the foreheads of cows and cattle, adorned them with garlands and fed them jaggery and bananas, according to an official statement. Earlier reporting noted: Extending Govardhan Puja greetings to the people of the state and cattle rearers, he said, “We must protect cows under all circumstances. He also outlined three schemes. The state government is currently running three types of schemes. The first involves government-operated shelters for destitute cattle. At the same time, we must move forward in the direction of improving their breed and ensure that every cattle rearer progresses on the path of prosperity.”