Minister Appeals for Cow Service on Govardhan Puja, Govt Doubles Subsidy
On Govardhan Puja, Minister Rakesh Shukla urged for collective cow protection, announcing a doubling of subsidy for cow shelters.
Bhind | दीपेंद्र बौहरे
Govardhan Puja Celebrated with Enthusiasm
The festival of Govardhan Puja was celebrated with traditional fervor at the Dandaraoa Dham Gaushala in Mehgaon, Bhind district. On this occasion, Minister for New and Renewable Energy, Rakesh Shukla, performed puja of Lord Govardhan and prayed for the prosperity of the state. He also offered jaggery to cows to seek their blessings.
Present at the event were Mahamandaleshwar Shri Shri 1008 Ramdas Ji Maharaj, Collector Pawan Jain, and District Panchayat CEO Veersingh Chauhan. Addressing the gathering, Minister Rakesh Shukla emphasized that cow protection is a collective responsibility, not solely the government's task, requiring active societal participation.
Government Doubles Subsidy for Cow Shelters
In a significant move to support cow conservation, the government has doubled the daily subsidy amount for the upkeep of cows in shelters, increasing it from ₹20 to ₹40 per cow. The minister urged citizens to contribute to the protection of stray cattle or to adopt them.
"This is not just the work of the government, but the active participation of society is also extremely necessary."
Promoting Livestock Keepers and Cow Service
Collector Pawan Jain highlighted that the primary objective of the Gopal Krishna Gram Puraskar Yojana is to encourage talented livestock keepers in the state. He stressed the importance of cow service as a crucial part of our cultural tradition.
Livestock keepers from the Mehgaon block who won the Gopal Krishna Gram Puraskar competition, including Surajbhan Singh, Rajkamal, and Murari, were honored with shawls, coconuts, and certificates. Similarly, livestock keepers who excelled at the local level in cow shelters in Ater, Bhind, Gohad, and Lahar were also awarded.
Cultural Significance and Pledge for Cow Service
Farmers and cowherds present at Dandaraoa Dham watched a live broadcast of the state-level Govardhan Puja program organized in Bhopal. Mahamandaleshwar Ramdas Ji Maharaj spoke about the festival's significance as a symbol of connection with nature, praising Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav for initiating this event.
During the ceremony, in the presence of administrative officials and public representatives, everyone took a pledge for cow service.