Commission to launch dedicated helpline number at state and district-level soon
Kapurthala News (June 19): Punjab Gau Sewa Commission Vice-Chairman Kimti Bhagat on Friday announced that the Commission will soon launch dedicated helpline number at both the state and district levels to address complaints related to stray cattle and other grievances.
Accompanied by Municipal Corporation Commissioner Anupam Kaler, Additional Deputy Commissioner Varinder Pal Singh Bajwa, and other officials, Bhagat said the Punjab Gau Sewa Commission is fully committed to ensuring the care, protection, and welfare of cattle across the state. He said that Animal Husbandry, Fisheries and Dairy Development Minister Gurmeet Singh Khuddian will soon launch the helpline numbers to facilitate prompt redressal of complaints regarding stray cattle roaming on roads and other issues concerning cattle welfare.
Highlighting efforts to strengthen gaushalas, Bhagat informed that the Municipal Corporation Kapurthala has collected Rs 30 lakh as cow cess, which will be utilised to improve the functioning of the gaushala. He also announced that two new sheds will be constructed at the Kamaalpur Gaushala to enhance its capacity very soon.
The Vice-Chairman said a coordination meeting was held with officials to ensure better management and care of stray cattle. Similar meetings are being organised in all districts of Punjab to strengthen coordination among the administration, gaushalas, and the public, enabling the timely relocation of stray cattle to shelters. He directed officials to initiate appropriate legal action against dairy farm owners who release their cattle onto roads in the morning, creating inconvenience and posing risks to public safety. He also instructed the authorities to clear all pending dues of gaushalas without delay.
Reiterating the commitment of the Punjab Government led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Bhagat said every possible effort would be made by the Punjab Gau Sewa Commission to provide proper shelter and care for stray cattle while preventing the loss of precious human lives due to stray cattle-related accidents. Appealing for public cooperation, he urged officials, gaushala managements, and citizens to actively support the initiatives being undertaken by the Punjab Gau Sewa Commission and the state government for the welfare and protection of cattle.
Later, the Vice-Chairman along with officials of the district administration visited Kamaalpur Gaushala and inspected the arrangements there.
