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The Hindu
2 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
Minister distributes power operated chaff cutter at subsidised price to farmers in Salem
Tourism Minister R. Rajendran distributed power operated chaff cutter to farmers at a 50% subsidised price under the Fodder Development Scheme on Monday. At a function held on behalf of the Tamil Nadu Animal Husbandry Department on the Integrated Veterinary Hospital premises, the Minister said that in the last four years, Chief Minister M.K. Stalin had been implementing various schemes to ensure the development of all sectors and become self-sufficient. In Salem district, welfare schemes were being implemented through 16 veterinary multi-specialty hospitals, 152 veterinary hospitals, 2,741 veterinary dispensaries, 56 mobile veterinary dispensaries, and 815 veterinary branch stations. The Animal Husbandry Department implemented a native chicken rearing scheme under the National Agriculture Development Programme and 100 beneficiaries received native chickens at a cost of ₹75.83 lakh. For the 2,000 beneficiaries who were under poverty, 5 goats and sheep each, worth ₹3.82 crore, were provided with 100% subsidy. In addition, rural beneficiaries, who were capable of raising poultry, had been provided with a 50% subsidy to establish poultry farms. Similarly, the State Fodder Development Project had been implemented on 110 acres at ₹3.30 lakh, the Minister added. Stating that 400 beneficiaries received power operated chaff cutter worth ₹66 lakh under a 50% subsidy last year, the Minister said that for destitute women, native chickens (40 chickens each) worth ₹32 lakh were provided to 2,000 beneficiaries with a 50% subsidy. Likewise, 350 Adi Dravidar and Tribal beneficiaries were provided milch cows worth ₹1.22 crore. Based on the fact that if the green fodder was cut into small pieces and given, it would be easily digested and the health and productivity of the livestock would increase, these cutters were provided, Mr. Rajendran added. District Collector R. Brindha Devi and officials participated.
India Today
5 days ago
- Health
- India Today
Kerala to launch stray dog vaccination drive, expand sterilisation centres
In an effort to address the growing issue of stray dogs in Kerala, the state government will launch a month-long vaccination drive for stray dogs starting in August. The initiative will be carried out jointly by the Local Self-Government Department and the Animal Husbandry Department. The decision was taken during a meeting attended by Local Self-Government Department Minister MB Rajesh and Animal Husbandry Minister J vaccination drive for pet dogs is scheduled to begin in September. As part of the broader plan, the government will also make it mandatory to obtain licences for pet state has also decided to invoke the euthanasia provision under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Animal Husbandry Practices and Procedures) Rules, 2023. Minister MB Rajesh stated that Section 8 of the rules pertains to euthanasia, and the government will act in accordance with this provision. He noted that one of the main challenges in managing the stray dog crisis is the public resistance to Animal Birth Control Centres. To address this, the meeting resolved that criminal cases will be registered against those who disrupt the operations of these the government plans to introduce 152 portable Animal Birth Control units at the block level across the state. Each unit will receive a financial allocation of Rs 28 lakh.- Ends IN THIS STORY#Kerala
NDTV
6 days ago
- NDTV
To Curb Cow Slaughter, Maharashtra May Use Anti-Organised Crime Law
Mumbai: Maharashtra Minister of State for Home, Yogesh Kadam, in the state Assembly on Thursday announced that the government will launch a special campaign to ban cow slaughter in unauthorised slaughterhouses across the state. 'Cow slaughter will not be tolerated anywhere in the state. The government will take strict action in this regard. In the case of cow slaughter in unauthorised slaughterhouses in the state, action will be taken by launching a special campaign against the,' he said in his reply to a calling attention moved by member Sanjay Upadhyay regarding the ban on cow slaughter. Stating that the law will be amended to take strict action against repeat offenders of cow slaughter, Minister Kadam said that the current law will be amended to increase the punishment for repeat offenders of cow slaughter to 10 years and increase the fine. 'Such offenders will be verified to take action under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act. Cow guards or some NGOs report cow slaughter cases to the police on their own. In such cases, action will be taken by the police. There will be coordination between NGOs, cow guards and the police. Also, action will be taken after verifying the issuance of identity cards to cow guards,' he said. 'Cowsheds are run in the state through the Animal Husbandry Department. In this, old non-milking cows and street animals are kept. The government will help with this. In Badlapur (West), the police have arrested one accused in the case. Two other accused are being searched. Action will be taken against the hotel in Wani city of Yavatmal district, where beef was found. The license of the hotel will be cancelled as per the requirement,' he said. Meanwhile, Industry Minister Uday Samant announced that a high-level committee will be formed for the sustainable development of Bhiwandi-Nizampur Municipal Corporation, and the overall development of this city will be carried out. He was responding to a calling attention motion moved by member Rais Sheikh regarding development work in the Bhiwandi-Nizampur Municipal Corporation area. Minister Samant said that through this high-level committee, a comprehensive plan for the development of Bhiwandi-Nizampur Municipal Corporation will be prepared, and accordingly, development works will be carried out in this city on a fast track. The project of 8,468 houses approved in Bhiwandi city was cancelled as its deadline was about to expire. Under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, a planning proposal will be sent to the central government in the next three months to start the second phase on time. Also, the work of the first phase of the metro is underway in Bhiwandi, and a technical inspection will be done to decide whether the second phase will be underground or above ground, said Minister Samant.
Hindustan Times
7 days ago
- Health
- Hindustan Times
Kerala to sterilise stray dogs, allow euthanasia of sick animals after rabies deaths
Kerala will launch a crackdown on stray dogs by rolling out mobile sterilisation units in 152 blocks and permitting the euthanasia of seriously ill animals, following public concern over recent rabies-linked deaths in the state. Local Self-Government Minister MB Rajesh said stray dogs that are gravely ill or injured may be euthanised, provided a veterinary surgeon certifies their condition.(Representational Photo) Local Self-Government Minister M B Rajesh said on Wednesday that before deploying the portable ABC (Animal Birth Control) units across the blocks, a pilot study would be conducted in Nedumangad, near here, using one unit under the leadership of the Animal Husbandry Department. "These portable units are more cost-effective than permanent ABC centres," he told a press conference after a joint discussion involving the Animal Husbandry, Local Self-Government, and Law Departments regarding stray dog control. He also said a large-scale vaccination drive for stray dogs would be conducted in August. "Each portable ABC unit will cost ₹28 lakh. Once an order is placed, it will take about two months for the units to be delivered. During this period, suitable locations for operating the units will be identified by the respective panchayats and municipalities," the minister said. According to him, 158 trained personnel from the Animal Husbandry Department are currently available for catching stray dogs. "Local bodies will identify more people for this work through Kudumbashree. Those who catch dogs for the ABC centres will be paid ₹300 per dog. The services of the Indian Veterinary Association will be utilised for carrying out the sterilisation procedures," Rajesh said. The minister said that in September, special camps would be organised to provide vaccination and licensing for pet dogs. He said people's committees would be formed at the level of local bodies to monitor the functioning of the mobile ABC centres, and police would be instructed to take action under Sections 107 of the CrPC and 186 of the IPC against those who obstruct the operations of these centres. Rajesh said stray dogs that are gravely ill or injured may be euthanised, provided a veterinary surgeon certifies their condition. "Under Section 8(a) of the Animal Husbandry Practices and Procedures Rules, stray dogs that are seriously ill or injured may be subjected to euthanasia. This requires certification from a veterinary surgeon confirming the condition of the animal," the minister said. He added that the increasing challenges posed by the conditions in the central rules, along with public resistance when action is taken under these rules, are now creating a major crisis. The minister appealed to the public to cooperate in effectively controlling stray dogs by avoiding littering and supporting the operations of the ABC centres. Rajesh added that the state would approach the Central Government seeking relaxation in the ABC regulations. Animal Husbandry Minister J Chinchu Rani, who also attended the meeting, said the department would procure seven more mobile portable ABC centres. "Currently, 17 permanent ABC centres are operational in the state, and 13 more are in their final stages of construction. Locations have been identified for 28 new centres," she said. Rani said that just like cattle are fitted with chips, dogs would now also be implanted with chips. "These chips will carry a 12-digit number, which can be used to identify the owner's address, whether the dog has been vaccinated, and if it has a licence," she added. Since April this year, four children from various parts of the state have died after being bitten by stray dogs, despite receiving the anti-rabies vaccine.
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Business Standard
7 days ago
- Health
- Business Standard
Rabies deaths: Kerala to sterilise strays, allow euthanasia of sick dogs
Kerala will launch a crackdown on stray dogs by rolling out mobile sterilisation units in 152 blocks and permitting the euthanasia of seriously ill animals, following public concern over recent rabies-linked deaths in the state. Local Self-Government Minister M B Rajesh said on Wednesday that before deploying the portable ABC (Animal Birth Control) units across the blocks, a pilot study would be conducted in Nedumangad, near here, using one unit under the leadership of the Animal Husbandry Department. "These portable units are more cost-effective than permanent ABC centres," he told a press conference after a joint discussion involving the Animal Husbandry, Local Self-Government, and Law Departments regarding stray dog control. He also said a large-scale vaccination drive for stray dogs would be conducted in August. "Each portable ABC unit will cost Rs 28 lakh. Once an order is placed, it will take about two months for the units to be delivered. During this period, suitable locations for operating the units will be identified by the respective panchayats and municipalities," the minister said. According to him, 158 trained personnel from the Animal Husbandry Department are currently available for catching stray dogs. "Local bodies will identify more people for this work through Kudumbashree. Those who catch dogs for the ABC centres will be paid Rs 300 per dog. The services of the Indian Veterinary Association will be utilised for carrying out the sterilisation procedures," Rajesh said. The minister said that in September, special camps would be organised to provide vaccination and licensing for pet dogs. He said people's committees would be formed at the level of local bodies to monitor the functioning of the mobile ABC centres, and police would be instructed to take action under Sections 107 of the CrPC and 186 of the IPC against those who obstruct the operations of these centres. Rajesh said stray dogs that are gravely ill or injured may be euthanised, provided a veterinary surgeon certifies their condition. "Under Section 8(a) of the Animal Husbandry Practices and Procedures Rules, stray dogs that are seriously ill or injured may be subjected to euthanasia. This requires certification from a veterinary surgeon confirming the condition of the animal," the minister said. He added that the increasing challenges posed by the conditions in the central rules, along with public resistance when action is taken under these rules, are now creating a major crisis. The minister appealed to the public to cooperate in effectively controlling stray dogs by avoiding littering and supporting the operations of the ABC centres. Rajesh added that the state would approach the Central Government seeking relaxation in the ABC regulations. Animal Husbandry Minister J Chinchu Rani, who also attended the meeting, said the department would procure seven more mobile portable ABC centres. "Currently, 17 permanent ABC centres are operational in the state, and 13 more are in their final stages of construction. Locations have been identified for 28 new centres," she said. Rani said that just like cattle are fitted with chips, dogs would now also be implanted with chips. "These chips will carry a 12-digit number, which can be used to identify the owner's address, whether the dog has been vaccinated, and if it has a licence," she added. Since April this year, four children from various parts of the state have died after being bitten by stray dogs, despite receiving the anti-rabies vaccine.
