Chandigarh, November 9
On the occasion of the Gopashtami, the Hindu festival celebrating the sacred cow, observed on November 9, Haryana Cabinet Ministers worshipped cows at the Gaushalas located in their respective assembly constituencies.
Haryana Energy, Transport and Labour Minister Sh. Anil Vij while speaking at a program organized at Rambagh Gaushala in Ambala Cantonment on the auspicious festival of Gopasthami said that in Indian culture cows are considered equivalent to mother and are worshipped as goddesses. He urged the people of the state to ensure that cows are not left on the roads.
Extending the greetings to the people of the state on the occasion of Gopashtami, Sh. Anil Vij said that the day of Gopashtami is a very holy and great day. This day is the day of worship of Lord Shri Krishna’s most beloved cow. In this country, products made from the milk of the desi cow contain plenty of A-2 protein and consuming it also provides relief from diseases.
He said that the state government has released a grant of Rs 70 crore for 250 gaushalas across the state under the Govardhan Rehabilitation Scheme. A minimum financial assistance of Rs 3.50 lakh has been arranged for each gaushala on taking ‘Godhan’.
*Since ancient times, the cow has been a fundamental part of Indian culture and tradition, Vipul Goel*
The Urban Local Bodies Minister, Sh. Vipul Goel, emphasized the significance of cows in Indian culture. He said that since ancient times, the cow has been a fundamental part of Indian culture and tradition. The cow is the foundation of India’s faith and culture, said the Minister while addressing the devotees at the programme organized on the occasion of Gopashtami at Shri Krishna Gaushala in Karnal. Prior to this, he performed rituals for the holy cow, feeding it jaggery, fodder, and water as a gesture of respect.
Sh. Vipul Goel said that the state government is making significant efforts in cow protection and conservation, allocating crores of rupees to gaushalas every year. The government has also launched numerous initiatives to make gaushalas self-sustaining and has taken steps to bring stray cows to these gaushalas. Valuable support for cow protection is being received through religious and social organizations, with the general public also contributing.
He added that under the guidance of Gita Manishi Swami Shri Gyananand Ji Maharaj, the Haryana government is also working to spread awareness of cow service and the teachings of the sacred text, the Srimad Bhagavad Gita. Through the International Gita Mahotsav, the message of the Gita is reaching people worldwide.
*Gau charand lands which are being used by Panchayats on contract basis, efforts will be made to get those lands released from contract, Shyam Singh Rana*
Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Minister, Sh. Shyam Singh Rana said that the state government is making every effort for the welfare of Gauvansh. Under this, the Gau charand lands which are being used by Panchayats on contract basis, efforts will be made to get those lands released from contract. Because our ancestors had left Gau charand land for the Gauvansh in the village, where cows used to graze, but in 1965, according to a court decision, the Gau charand land went to the Panchayats, every effort will be made to get them released.
The Minister said this while speaking as the chief guest at the Gopashtmi Mahotsav organized at Shri Krishna Kripa Gaushala of Kurukshetra and Akhand Hanuman Gaushala of Ladwa today.
While extending best wishes for the Gopashtmi, Sh. Shyam Singh Rana said that cows have been of utmost importance in India since ancient times. Cow is considered a deity. The state government is encouraging gaushalas and has also formed a Gau Seva Aayog in the state.
Later, while interacting with the mediapersons, the Agriculture Minister said that there will be no shortage of DAP fertilizer in the state. Every day a train of fertilizer is coming to the state. On this occasion, Gita Manishi Swami Shri Gyananand Ji Maharaj said that in Indian mythology, it is believed that all the gods reside in cows, therefore livestock owners should ensure that the cattle is not left on roads.
*The State Government is committed to the Protection of Gauvansh, Ranbir Gangwa*
The Public Works and Public Health Engineering Minister, Sh. Ranbir Gangwa, said that serving cows is the highest form of duty. The state government is increasing the annual grant amount for the maintenance of gaushalas.
The Minister was addressing the 15th Annual Gau Ashtami Poojan Festival as the chief guest at Shri Gau Raksha Seva Samiti Gaushala on Agroha Road, Barwala, Hisar, today. During the event, he inaugurated a storage facility for fodder in the gaushala, in line with the CM announcement, and emphasized the cultural significance of cows in our heritage.
Affirming the present state government’s commitment to cow protection. He said that just as it is every person’s duty to serve their parents, it is also everyone’s responsibility to serve cows selflessly. Serving cows is even greater than serving humanity, and every person should strive to keep a cow in their home, said Sh. Ranbir Gangwa.
