One can now adopt cows at government gaushala in Ludhiana

LUDHIANA: The Punjab government is running a government gaushala at village Burj Powat here in Tehsil Samrala of the district. In a bid to connect more people with this gaushala so that the cows can be taken care of properly, now people can adopt cows in this gaushala by paying either monthly or annually.

Additional deputy commissioner (development) Dr Shena Aggarwal said that at present, there are around 300 cows, who do not give milk, in the government gaushala. She said that green fodder, husk, medicines and feed is required so that proper care of these cows can be ensured. This gaushala is being run by the District Animal Welfare Society with the support of Dhyan Foundation. She said that the gaushala cannot function properly without the active participation of people and that is why, a cow adoption programme has been started.

She said that the people can now donate, as per their will, for the charges incurred on green fodder, husk, medicines and feed of cows. People can adopt a cow by either donating stuff or paying Rs 1100 per cow per month or can pay Rs 11,000 annually and they would also be given a receipt for the same. She said that if any person feels that the amount is too much, then people can collectively adopt a cow and donate green fodder, husk, medicines and feed as per their will.

She said that the donors can also celebrate their birthdays, wedding anniversary, mundan of their children etc in a clean environment by performing Sewa of cow. For further information, interested people can contact the office of Deputy Director Animal Husbandry, near Zila Parishad complex, Civil Lines, Ludhiana or call at their phone number 0161-5017728.