MP govt fails to release funds for upkeep of gaushalas during lockdown, cows suffer

The Madhya Pradesh government did not release funds for the upkeep of gaushalas for most part of the Covid-induced lockdown. As a result, the state’s cows are suffering.

The ‘model gaushala’ scheme in Madhya Pradesh, which was launched by the previous Kamal Nath-led Congress government to improve the condition of stray cattle, has failed to do what it set out to. The BJP government did not release funds for the upkeep of the gaushalas for most part of the Covid-induced lockdown. As a result, the gaushalas that were set up across the state are reportedly not in good condition at present.