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We must return to our traditions to counter danger posed by global warming-Haryana CM Saini
Gau Seva is the first step in honoring our rich traditions, says Nayab Singh Saini
Babushahi Bureau
Chandigarh, April 30, 2025- Haryana Chief Minister, Nayab Singh Saini said reverence for cows is the essence of Indian culture. He said that cow rearing and service have been vital to the prosperity of rural life. Our sages had declared thousands of years ago that the welfare of humanity is possible only through the protection of cows.
Today, as the world grapples with global warming, health issues, and the erosion of moral values, there is a need to return to our traditions and the first step on that journey is Gau Seva, said Nayab Singh Saini while addressing the gathering as the chief guest during the annual function organized on the auspicious occasion of Akshaya Tritiya by Gau Seva Dham Hospital in Hodal.
During his visit, the Chief Minister inaugurated a new tin shed at Gau Seva Dham and also toured the entire complex.
Addressing the gathering, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said Akshaya Tritiya is a sacred day whose virtue never diminishes, likewise, the virtue of serving cows iseternal and limitless. In Sanatan Dharma, the cow is revered as a mother and not only holds religious significance but also plays a crucial role socially, economically, and health-wise in our lives, he said.
The Chief Minister said that the Akshaya Tritiya is a celebration of the great traditions of Sanatan Dharma and symbolizes the spirit of universal welfare.
Appreciating the World Sankirtan Tour Trust, Nayab Singh Saini said the Trust is doing commendable work in ‘Gau and Manav Seva’, turning Gau Seva into a vibrant movement. He said Gau Seva Dham has become a pilgrimage of service, where animals are treated and cared for with modern facilities.
On this occasion, Nayab singh Saini announced a grant of Rs 21 lakh and assured that the demands submitted by Gau Seva Dham Hospital would be fulfilled through departmental procedures.
For the past ten years, the state government has made dedicated efforts for Gau Seva- CM
The Chief Minister highlighted that the state has made significant efforts in ‘Gau Seva’ in the past ten years. He said that in 2015, the government implemented the Haryana Gauvansh Sanrakshan and Gausamvardhan Act, a strict law to protect cows.
The act has provisions for up to 10 years of imprisonment for cow slaughter and up to 7 years for cow smuggling.
He further shared that in the current financial year's budget, Rs 595 crore has been allocated for the Gaushalas. In 2014, there were only 215 registered Gaushalas in Haryana housing 1.74 lakh cattle.
Today, there are 683 registered Gaushalas for 4 lakh stray cattle. Over the last 10 years, the government has provided Rs 270 crore as fodder grants to registered Gaushalas. In the last financial year, Rs 166 crore was given to 608 Gaushalas for fodder.
Gau-Charan land dedicated to Cow Welfare
The Chief Minister informed that to ensure no cow remains destitute, the government has established three Gau Abhyarans (cow sanctuaries) in village Nain (Panipat), village Dhandhoor (Hisar), and in Panchkula.
These have arrangements for sheds, water, and fodder, and currently house about 6,500 stray cattle.
He said that Rs 35 crore was granted for building around 400 sheds and fodder warehouses, and Gau-Charan land from Panchayats is also being allocated to gaushalas.
Biogas Promotion accelerated Under GOBARdhan Yojana
The Chief Minister said that under the leadership of Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, the GOBARdhan Yojana was launched to promote biogas.Any Gaushalas in Haryana willing to install a biogas plant can now receive financial assistance through the Gau Sewa Ayog.
Recently, the Prime Minister laid the foundation stone of such a plant in Yamunanagar at a cost of Rs 90 crore.
He added that solar energy plants have been installed in 331 gaushalas across the state, and 90 percent subsidies are being provided to install solar plants in the remaining 344 Gaushalas.
State Government Committed to Cow Welfare and Protection- Gaurav Gautam
Minister of State for Sports and Youth Empowerment, Gaurav Gautam, said that cows are revered as divine. Under the leadership of Devi Chitralekha, Gau Seva Dham Hospital has been selflessly serving injured, elderly, and sick cattle for the past 12 years.
He said that the state government continues to devise and implement plans for cow welfare and protection, and these efforts will persist in the future.