In the Interim Budget 2019-20, government announced that a Rashtriya Kamdhenu Aayog will be set up for the welfare of cows in the country. It will set up a Rashtriya Kamdhenu Aayog to upscale sustainable genetic upgradation of cow resources and enhance production and productivity of cows. The Aayog will also look after effective implementation of laws and welfare schemes for cows.
Background
Directive Principles of State Policy as enshrined in Article 48 states that the State shall endeavour to organize agriculture and animal husbandry on modern and scientific lines and shall, in particular, take steps for preserving and improving ....
