In line with State Government’s aim to protect cows, Haryana Animal Husbandry and Dairying Minister OP Dhankar on Wednesday directed the officers concerned to set up cattle crushes in all villages of the State by November 1.
Dhankar issued these directions in a meeting to review various schemes being implemented for conservation of livestock by the Department.
Giving directions to make available land for cow-sanctuaries in Hisar and Bhiwani, Dhankar asked the officers to send a proposal for the same.
He also directed to constitute a committee for the purpose of land availability for developing cow-sanctuaries in Panipat and Yamunanagar. The committee would submit its report within a week, he added.
During the meeting, it was informed that a special drive was launched from June 1 to 15 for sterilization of stray bulls in the state and the department sterlised 22,000 stray bulls as against the target of 20,000.
While appreciating the officers for the efforts made for the success of this drive, the Minister said that this drive should be continued, if required.
He also directed that the Cattle Insurance Scheme launched for livestock development should be publicized in a big way. He said that incentive money would also be distributed for promotion of Hariana cows.
The Minister also asked the officers to deal with the complaints, received through CM windows, on priority basis. Apart from this, announcements of Chief Minister should be implemented in a time bound manner, said he.
Dhankar also directed for timely submission of report of sample survey and ensure tagging of artificial insemination animals.
Meanwhile, the State Government has decided to develop an e-pashuhaat web portal d with a view to give the information about murrah buffalos, Hariana cows and to highlight various aspects of livestock.