The Haryana State Committee for Slaughter House has recommended the state government declare cow progeny state animals under the domestic animal category in order to check cow slaughter.
The panel, which was formed on the directives of the Supreme Court for supervising and monitoring the implementation of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, has also asked the Animal Husbandry Department to examine reconstitution of an animal welfare board as per rules.
Naresh Kadian, member of the committee and a social activist, informed that giving the cow progeny the status of State animal would prevent the smuggling and slaughter of cows in the State.
“We have sent our recommendations to the State Government and are hopeful that it will take up the issue,” said Kadian, adding that the Rajasthan Government had also declared camel as State animal last month to check the dwindling number of camels and their illegal trade.
He said the committee, at its meeting held recently, also directed the district authorities to install CCTV cameras at toll barriers and inside the slaughter houses to keep a tab on their functioning.
“The committee has also decided to launch a special training programme for the district officials concerned, so as to make them aware of the rules and
regulations of slaughter houses.
The training will be conducted by the Deputy Commissioners in their areas,” said Kadian.