Set up cow shelters at block level: Yogi Adityanath to officials

Mr. Adityanath also gave directions regarding the ongoing power crisis during a routine meeting with senior officials in Lucknow

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday directed officials to set up cow shelters at the block level and make arrangements to save the bovines from the heat.

"Make a plan to set up cow shelters at the block level having a capacity of 2,000-2,500 cows. The system should be maintained properly in all the cow shelters. Arrangements should be made to keep the cows safe from the heat or sun," a statement quoting the Chief Minister said.

"There should be proper arrangements for green fodder, straw etc. in those shelters. Wheat harvesting is going and in such a situation, it would be appropriate to buy animal feed now. It is expected to speed up the process of formation of milk committees," he added.

Mr. Adityanath gave the directions during a routine meeting with senior officials in Lucknow.

Speaking on the power crisis, the Chief Minister said during his recent Delhi visit, the Centre has assured that the State will get more electricity as well as additional rakes to transport coal. He said the situation was normal at present and asserted that uninterrupted power supply should be ensured as per the roster.

"I had a positive conversation with the Home Minister, Energy Minister and the Railway Minister regarding power supply during my visit to Delhi. The Ministers assured full cooperation.