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Odisha plans gaushalas every 100 km along highways
The Odisha government plans to build cow shelters (gaushalas) every 100 km across the state, OdishaTV reports. The initiative aims to provide shelter and care for cattle, particularly stray cows, along major…
The Story in Brief
The Odisha government plans to build cow shelters (gaushalas) every 100 km across the state, OdishaTV reports. The initiative aims to provide shelter and care for cattle, particularly stray cows, along major road networks.
Officials said the project will be implemented with a focus on rural development and animal welfare. The exact timeline and budget for the shelters have not been disclosed yet. The move follows similar proposals in other states where stray cattle have become a road safety concern.
The Indian Opinion
The promise of a gaushala every 100 km sounds tidy, but Odisha must first show it has the land, funds, and management plan to keep these shelters from becoming empty sheds or fly-breeding spots. The public will rightly ask: what is the annual maintenance cost per shelter, and will local panchayats have any say in running them?
Source: odishatv.in
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