Rajasthan's Boost for Cattle Welfare

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma announced initiatives to support cattle welfare, increasing grants to cow shelters, offering interest-free loans through the Gopal Credit Card scheme, and expanding the Mangala Pashu Bima Yojana for cattle insurance. The measures aim to benefit 2.5 lakh cow-rearing families by 2025.

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma emphasized his government's commitment to cattle welfare, revealing several measures to support cattle rearers across the state.

At a meeting, Sharma announced a 15% increase in the grant per animal for cow shelters and bull shelters, bringing it to Rs 50 per day as detailed in the latest state budget.

The Gopal Credit Card scheme allows interest-free loans up to Rs 1 lakh for cowherds. Simultaneously, the Mukhyamantri Mangala Pashu Bima Yojana will be expanded, doubling the number of insured animals, promising comprehensive support for cattle farmers by the financial year 2025-26.

(With inputs from agencies.)