Overview

• On May 28, the Delhi government launched an initiative to provide permanent humane shelter for stray cattle with ample fodder, clean drinking water and sanitation.
• The government allocated ₹40 crore on May 21 to fund its Model Gaushala plan and upgrade existing cow sheds.
• Development Minister Kapil Mishra held a high-level review meeting with Municipal Corporation and Animal Husbandry Department officials to coordinate implementation.
• The plan mandates regular monitoring of gaushalas and offers support to operators while imposing penalties on negligent managers.
• Implementation is underway with preparations to install sanitation systems, fodder storage and medical care facilities in existing gaushalas.