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Delhi govt to enact law for cow conservation and protection
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....elhi govt to enact law for cow conservation and protection<BR>PTI News<BR>Dated:- 28-3-2025<BR>PTI<BR>New Delhi, Mar 28 (PTI) The BJP government in Delhi will bring a law for the conservation and protection of stray cows in the city. Urban Development Minister Ashish Sood made the announcement during a discussion on the issue of stray cows and other animals across the city in the Delhi Assembly o....
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....n Friday. "We will bring a law for cow conservation and protection after due deliberations, ensuring there is no confusion between different departments. Relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS) will also be studied for incorporation into the law," Sood said. He emphasised that the legislation would address concerns over cow welfare while also maintaining civic order by preventing s....
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....tray cattle from roaming the streets. "The proposals reflect the sentiments of the House and resonate with the people of Delhi, who uphold Sanatan values. Every member has engaged with this issue deeply and sensitively," he added. The proposed law will include strict enforcement mechanisms to curb cow exploitation, illegal cattle trade, and negligence by owners. The government is also planning n....
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....ew cow shelters, with budgetary provisions made for their construction and maintenance. BJP MLA Ashok Goel had moved a private member resolution urging the government to set up additional shelters and enhance the maintenance of existing ones. "The cow is our mother as per our culture and religious texts, but many people abandon them when they stop giving milk. This leads to issues like traffic c....
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....ongestion, accidents, and sanitation hazards," Goel said. The Model Town MLA said that according to official data, between January 1 and February 19, 2025, police received 25,393 complaints related to stray cows across the city, primarily regarding traffic disruptions and accidents. Other MLAs, including Neelam Pehalwan, Gajender Drall, and Manoj Kumar Shokeen, also shared their concerns. Shakur....
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.... Basti MLA Karnail Singh called for legal action against owners who abandon their cows on the streets. Additionally, Jangpura MLA Tarvinder Singh Marwah raised the issue of stray dogs and monkeys, urging the government to address frequent attacks on children and pedestrians. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta recently witnessed the impact of stray cattle firsthand when her convoy was halted for 15 minut....
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....es on the Haiderpur flyover due to cows blocking the road. Following the incident, she directed officials to ensure proper shelter for stray cattle. In the Delhi budget presented earlier this week, Rs 40 crore was allocated for a 'Model Gaushala' (modern cow shelter) in the Ghumanhera village. The facility will be equipped with modern amenities to enhance cow protection, improve milk production, ....
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....and provide veterinary care. The private member resolution was later passed by a voice vote in the Assembly, paving the way for the upcoming legislation. PTI MHS MHS MNK MNK<BR> News - Press release - PIB....