RASHTRIYA KAMDHENU AAYOG (NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR COWS)
Feb. 8, 2019
The Union Cabinet approved a proposal for setting up of the ‘Rashtriya Kamdhenu Aayog’ (National Commission for Cows) for conservation, protection and development of cows and their progeny.
About:
Mandate: The Aayog will be a high-powered permanent body which will formulate policy and issue directions for scaling up sustainable genetic upgradation of bovine resources and also look after effective implementation of laws and welfare schemes for cows.
Background: The government had announced its proposal to set up such a commission for cows in its interim budget on February 1.
Working: The commission will work in collaboration with agriculture university or departments or organisations of the central/state government engaged in research in the field of breeding and rearing of cow, organic manure and bio-gas.
Benefits:
It will lead to the development of the cattle population in the country including the development and conservation of indigenous breeds.
It will result in the growth of the livestock sector which is more inclusive, benefit women, and small and marginal farmers.
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