New Delhi, March 30: The Delhi government has allocated over ₹20 crore for cow welfare and announced plans to develop 10 “modern” gaushalas in the first phase, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Monday.
At an event held at Jan Seva Sadan, the chief minister released ₹20.26 crore, including ₹7.64 crore to clear pending liabilities from June 2024 to March 2025 and ₹12.62 crore towards fodder expenses for April 2025 to January 2026.
Highlighting the government’s focus on improving infrastructure, Gupta said, “In the first phase, focus will be on developing 10 modern gaushalas where protection and welfare of stray cows will be ensured.” She added that nearly 40 gaushalas will be equipped with better facilities in the coming phase.
The initiative also emphasises sustainability, with funds earmarked for setting up biogas infrastructure to generate clean energy from cow dung. “The initiative aims to promote clean energy (biogas) generation through the use of cow dung,” an official statement said.
During the event, lease extension certificates were handed over to gaushala managers, along with orders related to fodder payments, clearance of dues, and renewal of licences and lease agreements.
The facilities covered under the Delhi government’s Animal Husbandry unit include gaushalas at Sultanpur Dabas, Rewla Khanpur, Harewali and Surhera, which are responsible for the care, feeding and medical treatment of stray cattle.
Emphasising community participation, Gupta said, “Management of gaushalas cannot rely on government funding alone and requires sustained cooperation from society.”
