Pilibhit: Uttar Pradesh Cow Service Commission member Rajesh Singh Sengar on Tuesday conducted inspections of several cow shelters in Pilibhit and chaired a district-level review meeting. He emphasized measures to make these shelters financially self-reliant through the commercial utilization of cattle byproducts.
Focus on Byproduct Commercialization
The commission directed shelter authorities to collaborate with the horticulture department to manufacture eco-friendly flowerpots from cow dung. Additionally, they were urged to boost production of organic manure, vermicompost, and biogas. Officials stated that this initiative would help reduce dependence on chemical fertilizers.
Scale of Operations
Chief veterinary officer Dr Praveen Kumar Tyagi reported that Pilibhit has 66 cow shelters housing 8,190 stray cattle. With each animal producing 4-5 kg of dung daily, the total daily output exceeds 300 quintals of dung.
Directives for Shelter Management
Sengar also instructed officials to establish fixed schedules for cleanliness, fodder, and water distribution. He emphasized improving feed quality, arranging separate facilities for sick and weak cattle, and deploying trained para-veterinary staff to ensure timely medical care.
About the Author: Keshav Agarwal has been with The Times of India since June 1, 2014, currently posted in Pilibhit. He specializes in reporting on forest and wildlife, environment, water resources, agriculture, and the sugar and ethanol industries. He also covers health, education, development, and crime.
