NEW DELHI: The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved setting up of a commission to frame policy for protection and development of cows and help boost income of small farmers.
The announcement in this regard was made in the interim Budget for 2019-20.
The Cabinet has approved the proposal for establishment of ‘Rashtriya Kamdhenu Aayog’ for conservation, protection and development of cows and their progeny, Union Law & IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad told reporters after the Cabinet meet.
The setting up of this commission will “lead to conservation, protection and development of cattle population in the country including development and conservation of indigenous breeds.”
It will result in increased growth of livestock sector which is more inclusive, benefitting women, and small and marginal farmers. (AGENCIES)
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