Chandigarh, April 4 – Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, while attending a program organized by Kamdhenu Gaushala Seva Sadan in Pinjore, Panchkula, emphasized the need for a cleaner, greener, and more prosperous Haryana. At the event, he performed “gau seva” (service to cows), inaugurated a compressed biogas plant built from cow dung, and laid the foundation stone for a new cow shed and cremation center for deceased cattle. He also announced a financial grant of ₹21 lakh to the gaushala.
Appealing to the people of Haryana, the Chief Minister said service to cows is a virtuous act and called on citizens to collectively work toward a cleaner and greener state. He added that cows are revered as mothers in Indian tradition, and the state government is fully committed to their care and welfare.
He shared that when previous governments were in power, only 215 gaushalas existed in the state, supporting about 1,074 cattle. But under the current administration, the number of registered gaushalas has grown to 650, housing nearly 4 lakh cows and bulls. The state budget for gaushalas has increased from ₹2 crore to ₹595 crore.
Thousands of cattle are being cared for in government-run cow sanctuaries in Panipat, Hisar, and Panchkula. The government has provided ₹270 crore in grants for cattle fodder. Last year alone, 608 gaushalas received ₹166 crore in fodder assistance.
Government Supporting Cow Welfare Through Ground-Level Projects
CM Saini noted that several projects focused on cow welfare have been implemented across the state. The government has decided to allot grazing land to gaushalas so that fodder can be grown independently. He highlighted the Union Government’s Gobardhan Yojana, launched under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s initiative, to promote waste-to-energy solutions using cow dung.
The CM said the state aims to promote natural farming on 1 lakh acres this year and urged farmers to adopt chemical-free agricultural practices.
He reiterated the government’s firm stance on cow protection, adding that under the Haryana Cow Protection Act, cow slaughter can lead to a 10-year prison term, while cow smuggling may result in up to 7 years of imprisonment.
He praised the Kamdhenu Gaushala for producing organic fertilizers, vermicompost, and natural pesticides using cow dung and urine, which benefit both the gaushala and farmers.
Gaushalas Must Become Self-Reliant
CM Saini congratulated the team at Kamdhenu Gaushala for taking steps toward self-sufficiency. He said the goal is for all gaushalas to become financially independent, eliminating the need for state grants. In the future, he envisioned gaushalas producing paint, pots, phenyl, handwash, biocoal, hawan materials, soap, and other useful items.
Geeta Manishi Swami Gyananand Ji, who was also present, appreciated the CM’s visit during the auspicious Navratri period and emphasized the importance of cow protection and promotion of the Gita worldwide.
Haryana Agriculture and Animal Husbandry Minister Shyam Singh Rana announced an additional ₹11 lakh for Kamdhenu Gaushala and said the government has launched several support schemes for the state’s 650 registered gaushalas. He noted that livestock once formed the backbone of agriculture, and during the COVID-19 pandemic, it was the farming sector that sustained both the state and national economy.
The event was also attended by Kalka MLA Shakti Rani Sharma, Panchkula Mayor Kulbhushan Goyal, Haryana Gau Seva Aayog Chairman Shravan Garg, and other dignitaries.
