5Photo© indiatoday.inMaharashtra government grants Rajyamata status to desi cows
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In a government resolution (GR) passed by the dairy development department on Monday, the state specified that the status of Rajyamata will be extended only to desi cows. “These cows were called the kamdhenu and they carry scientific, religious, and economic importance,” said the GR.
There are desi variants of cow such as Devani, Lal Kandhari in Marathwada, Khillar in Western Maharashtra, Dangi in North Maharashtra, and Gavlau in Vidharbha.
The GR said that there has been a marked decrease in the number of desi cows in the state. A daily grant of ₹50 per cow will be given to their owners for their well-being.
“ A decision was taken in the Maharashtra cabinet meeting today to implement a subsidy scheme of Rs 50 per day for rearing of indigenous cows. Chief Minister Eknath Shinde presided over the meeting.…
Chief Minister,
Title of ‘Rajya Mata’ conferred upon indigenous cows by this state
“ Indigenous cows are a boon for our farmers. So, we have decided to grant this (‘Rajya Mata’) status to them. We have also decided to extend help for the rearing of indigenous cows at Goshalas,
Devendra Fadnavis,
Title of ‘Rajya Mata’ conferred upon indigenous cows by this state