Punjab govt waives power bills for all gaushalas; 518 get free electricity
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Wednesday approved the waiver of electricity bills for all gaushalas in the state, extending the benefit to 152 more
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Wednesday approved the waiver of electricity bills for all gaushalas in the state, extending the benefit to 152 more cow shelters. With this, the number of gaushalas receiving free power will rise to 518 from 366. At a meeting, Mann said gaushalas were playing an important role in dealing with the issue of stray cattle in Punjab. He also said the state government would continue to support these institutions and work towards improving their management. Read Full Story Chairing the meeting, Mann said, "Gaushalas play a key role in addressing the issue of stray cattle across the state.
At present, 366 gaushalas are receiving free electricity and now 152 more will be brought under this facility. All these gaushalas will receive free power from the Punjab government." According to an official statement, the chief minister stressed the need to strengthen these institutions and said, "It is the need of the hour to ensure proper management of gaushalas so that 'gaudhan' is looked after properly." He said, "My doors are always open for the gaushalas, which are rendering a great service to humanity by managing stray cattle that would otherwise be roaming on the roads.
The management committees deserve appreciation for dedicating their lives to serving 'Gau Mata', and 'Gau Sewa' is the ultimate form of worship." Appreciating the work of gaushala committees, Mann said, "The various gaushalas are efficiently taking care of and maintaining 'gaudhan', which otherwise could pose a serious threat to human lives by roaming on the roads." The chief minister said the government was "fully sensitive to the concerns of every section of society" and committed to taking "pro-people decisions". He added, "There is also a need to transform gaushalas on modern lines for efficient management and to effectively tackle the issue of stray animals.
The state government will extend every possible support and cooperation for this cause." Chief Secretary KAP Sinha and other senior officials attended the meeting. The decision means 152 more gaushalas will get free electricity from the Punjab government, taking the total number covered under the facility to 518. Ends
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