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The Hindu
2 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Earlier scheme defunct, Chhattisgarh to launch new cattle protection plan
The Chhattisgarh government will soon launch a new cattle protection scheme called Gaudham Yojana with a 'special focus on curbing illegal trafficking and ensuring safety of stray cattle'. It will shelter cows seized by police during anti-smuggling operations, said a government statement. 'The Livestock Development Department has designed this scheme keeping in mind the safety of cattle seized during illegal transportation or smuggling, as well as stray cattle. The state already has a ban on illegal trafficking and transportation of animals… Each Gaudham will be able to house a maximum of 200 cattle, depending on capacity,' stated the release. Court concern In the past one year, the Chhattisgarh High Court has more than once expressed concerns on stray cattle that puts the lives of both the animals as well as humans at risk on Chhattisgarh roads and highways. The new scheme bundles provisions such as fixed monthly honorarium of ₹10,916 for cowherds and ₹13,126 for cattle attendants. Additionally, a fixed daily allowance will be provided for cattle fodder. Outstanding cattle shelters will receive daily per-animal payments – ₹10 in the first year, ₹20 in the second year, ₹30 in the third year, and ₹35 in the fourth year. Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai said the Gaudham Yojana will ensure livestock safety in the State while providing a regular source of income to a large number of cowherds and cattle attendants. The new scheme effectively replaces the now defunct Gauthan Yojana, launched by the previous Bhupesh Baghel-led Congress government three years ago, under which the honorariums were decided by committees operating the cattle shelters.
Economic Times
2 days ago
- Business
- Economic Times
BJP to relaunch 'Gothan' as 'Gaudham' in Chhattisgarh
Chhattisgarh's BJP government is set to relaunch the 'Gothan' scheme. It will now be known as 'Gaudham'. The finance department has approved the scheme. The government aims to address stray cattle issues. It will provide support to cattle grazers. Gaudham centers will be established in rural areas. The initial focus will be on areas alongside National Highway-6. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads The BJP government in Chhattisgarh is set to relaunch the erstwhile Congress government's flagship 'Gothan' scheme under a new name - 'Gaudham'. The state finance department has approved a draft of the scheme and sent it to district collectors across the state, said erstwhile Bhupesh Baghel-led Congress government had launched the scheme under which it started buying cow dung from farmers through more than 10,000 Gothan centres. However, after BJP came to power, the purchase of cow dung was stopped. With increasing accidents involving stray cattle on the roads and highways, state government has now prepared a revamped plan under the scheme. Just last week, more than 90 cows died in three separate Gaudham centres under the renamed scheme will be used to keep the stray cattle from roaming on the streets. The government will not buy cow dung and instead provide monetary support to cattle grazers. It will provide a monthly honorarium to cattle grazers and a daily fodder budget for the cattle at the centres. The cattle grazers will receive ₹10,916 each per month while for every animal the initial budget has been kept as ₹10 per day. In the first phase, Gaudham centres will be set up in rural areas alongside the National Highway (NH)-6 .
Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
BJP to relaunch 'Gothan' as 'Gaudham' in Chhattisgarh
The BJP government in Chhattisgarh is set to relaunch the erstwhile Congress government's flagship 'Gothan' scheme under a new name - 'Gaudham'. The state finance department has approved a draft of the scheme and sent it to district collectors across the state, said officials. The erstwhile Bhupesh Baghel-led Congress government had launched the scheme under which it started buying cow dung from farmers through more than 10,000 Gothan centres. However, after BJP came to power, the purchase of cow dung was stopped. With increasing accidents involving stray cattle on the roads and highways, state government has now prepared a revamped plan under the scheme. Just last week, more than 90 cows died in three separate incidents. Productivity Tool Zero to Hero in Microsoft Excel: Complete Excel guide By Metla Sudha Sekhar View Program Finance Introduction to Technical Analysis & Candlestick Theory By Dinesh Nagpal View Program Finance Financial Literacy i e Lets Crack the Billionaire Code By CA Rahul Gupta View Program Digital Marketing Digital Marketing Masterclass by Neil Patel By Neil Patel View Program Finance Technical Analysis Demystified- A Complete Guide to Trading By Kunal Patel View Program Productivity Tool Excel Essentials to Expert: Your Complete Guide By Study at home View Program Artificial Intelligence AI For Business Professionals Batch 2 By Ansh Mehra View Program The Gaudham centres under the renamed scheme will be used to keep the stray cattle from roaming on the streets. The government will not buy cow dung and instead provide monetary support to cattle grazers. It will provide a monthly honorarium to cattle grazers and a daily fodder budget for the cattle at the centres. The cattle grazers will receive ₹10,916 each per month while for every animal the initial budget has been kept as ₹10 per day. In the first phase, Gaudham centres will be set up in rural areas alongside the National Highway (NH)-6 . by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like A Teaspoon Before Bed Burns Body Fat - Fit Into Your Clothes Again! gofitlifeguide Click Here Undo
The Hindu
2 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Chhattisgarh government to launch Gaudham Yojana for stray cattle protection
The Chhattisgarh government will soon launch a new cattle protection scheme, the Gaudham Yojana, with a 'special focus on curbing illegal trafficking and ensuring safety of stray cattle'. It will shelter cows seized by police during anti-smuggling operations, a government statement said. 'The Livestock Development Department has designed this scheme keeping in mind the safety of cattle seized during illegal transportation or smuggling, as well as stray cattle. The State already has a ban on illegal trafficking and transportation of animals. Large numbers of cattle are seized by police during anti-smuggling operations along inter-State borders. The scheme is being launched to ensure a safe shelter for such cattle. Each Gaudham will be able to house a maximum of 200 cattle, depending on capacity,' the release said. Over the past year, the Chhattisgarh High Court has on more than one occasion expressed concern over stray cattle on roads and highways, noting the risks posed to both animals and humans. The new scheme includes a fixed monthly honorarium of ₹10,916 for cowherds and ₹13,126 for cattle attendants. Additionally, a fixed daily allowance will be provided for fodder. Outstanding Gaudhams will receive daily per-animal payments — ₹10 in the first year, ₹20 in the second, ₹30 in the third, and ₹35 in the fourth year. Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai said the Gaudham Yojana would ensure livestock safety while providing a regular source of income to cowherds and cattle attendants. The scheme effectively replaces the now-defunct Gauthan Yojana, launched by the previous Bhupesh Baghel-led Congress government three years ago, under which honorariums were decided by local committees operating the Gauthans. A government official said the Gauthan Yojana had no dedicated budget, with funds sourced from other schemes such as the District Mineral Fund and MGNREGA. After the BJP government came to power, no budget provision was made due to the absence of a detailed plan. The new scheme has dropped certain provisions of the Gauthan Yojana, such as procuring cow dung for organic fertiliser. 'There will be no dung procurement in Gaudhams. Cowherds will utilise the dung themselves. Only stray and abandoned cattle will be kept in Gaudhams, where they will be scientifically conserved and protected. Priority will be given to cowsheds for managing Gaudhams,' the release added. The Gaudham Yojana will also make use of existing infrastructure created under the Gauthan Yojana. 'The Gaudhams will be established only on government land with secure fencing, cattle sheds, adequate water supply, and electricity. In Gauthans where infrastructure already exists, adjoining pastureland will be allotted for green fodder cultivation. If a registered cowshed committee in the vicinity declines to operate a Gaudham, other voluntary organisations, NGOs, trusts, farmer producer companies, or cooperative societies will be eligible to apply for its operation,' the release said. The scheme will be implemented based on proposals from district administrations and will be distinct from registered cowsheds. 'In the first phase, Gaudhams will be established in rural areas located along major national highways in Chhattisgarh. The district-level committee will study all applications comparatively and forward the name of the selected organisation to the Chhattisgarh State Cow Service Commission. After approval, an agreement will be signed between the Commission and the organisation, following which the organisation will take over Gaudham operations,' the release noted.
NDTV
05-05-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
'Now Pattern, Allegations Without Evidence': Top Court Raps Central Agency
New Delhi: The Supreme Court today pulled up the Enforcement Directorate (ED) while hearing a bail petition, saying it has "become a pattern" for the central agency to level allegations without proof. The court was hearing the bail petition of an accused in a money laundering case linked to allegations of corruption in liquor sale in Chhattisgarh under the Bhupesh Baghel-led Congress government between 2019 and 2022. While hearing the bail plea, Justice AS Oka observed, "We have seen several ED cases. It has become a pattern now, ED is levelling allegations without evidence." Justice Oka said the ED has alleged that the accused made Rs 40 crore through proceeds of crime. "But you cannot say where this money came from, you cannot show any connection between this man and any company," the judge said. The bench also comprised Justice Ujjal Bhuyan. The Enforcement Directorate has alleged irregularities worth more than Rs 2,000 crore under the Bhupesh Baghel government. The agency alleged that these irregularities were carried out by a syndicate of senior state government officials, private players and political executives. The money laundering case is linked to an Income Tax department case. The ED has alleged that bribes were taken from distillers in the state in exchange for the fixed market share and country liquor was sold off the books. Former Chief Minister Baghel has trashed the allegations and alleged a BJP conspiracy against him. Earlier, the court rebuked the Chhattisgarh government and asked how long it would keep an accused in jail. "Investigation will go on its own speed. It will go on till eternity. Three chargesheets have been filed. You are virtually penalising the person by keeping him in custody. You have made the process a punishment. This is not some case of terrorist or triple murder," the bench remarked last week.
