UP Government Accelerates Fodder Collection Drive for Cattle Shelters
The Uttar Pradesh government on Monday directed officials to expedite the ongoing fodder collection campaign for cattle shelters across the state, warning of strict action against those failing to meet targets or showing negligence in implementation.
Review of Bhusa Sangrahan Abhiyan
Reviewing the 'Bhusa Sangrahan Abhiyan', launched on April 15, Animal Husbandry and Dairy Development Minister Dharampal Singh expressed dissatisfaction over the poor performance of Hamirpur, Varanasi, Pratapgarh, Auraiya, and Ayodhya districts. He emphasized the need to ensure adequate availability of fodder and cattle feed at all cow shelters in the state.
Mission-Mode Implementation
Singh stressed that fodder collection, cattle feed management, and operation of cow shelters should be carried out in a mission-oriented manner. He instructed officials to complete the fodder collection target within the stipulated timeline and expedite the tender process for fodder and silage procurement.
Facilities at Cow Shelters
The minister directed that all cow shelters must have sufficient stock of fodder, green feed, clean drinking water, shaded areas, medicines, and other basic facilities. He also instructed officials to conduct timely vaccination drives and laid special emphasis on setting up biogas plants in cow shelters.
Verification of NGO-Run Shelters
Additional Chief Secretary, Animal Husbandry and Dairy Development, Mukesh Meshram, directed officials to verify cow shelters being operated by NGOs. Officials informed the meeting that Uttar Pradesh has 7,386 cow shelters housing 12,37,694 cattle.
Collection Progress and Top Districts
The total fodder collection target for the state has been fixed at 1.37 crore quintals, out of which 1.11 crore quintals have already been collected. Jalaun, Muzaffarnagar, Noida, Mirzapur, and Mahoba emerged as the top-performing districts in the fodder collection campaign.
