Hry CM releases over Rs 60K cr for 602 gaushalas

Chandigarh: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini released Rs 68.34 crore fodder grant for the empowerment of gaushalas in the state at a State-Level Gaushala Fodder Grant Distribution programme held in village Bhatgaon, Sonipat. On the occasion, he also extended greetings to the people of the state on the festival of Holi.

Addressing the gathering, the CM said that cows are a symbol of our culture and faith. He said that Gau Seva is not merely a religious activity, but is also linked to social harmony, rural economy and environmental protection. He also announced Rs.21 lakh each for both Gram Panchayats of Bhatgaon and Dharmarth Gaushala Bhatgaon.

The CM said that Rs. 5.60 crore has been released for 27 registered gaushalas in Sonipat district. At present, 602 registered gaushalas in the state are receiving this grant, ensuring proper fodder arrangements for thousands of Gauvansh sheltered there.

He shared that in the past over eleven years, the state government had provided Rs. 457.41 crore to registered gaushalas. With the present release, the total grant amount has increased to more than Rs.525.75 crore, reflecting the government’s commitment to cow protection.

The CM said that in 2014, there were only 215 registered gaushalas in the state, caring for 1.75 lakh Gauvansh. Currently, 697 registered gaushalas are operational.