Assam govt to enact law to ban cattle export, protect cow: Governor

NewsBharati    24-May-2021
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Guwahati, May 24: The NDA Government in Assam contemplating on bringing a legislation on cow protection in the next assembly session with an objective to ban export of cattle, State Governor Jagadish Mukhi said while addressing the state assembly on Saturday.

cow_1  H x W: 0“We all revere and worship cows. It is considered a sacred animal as it nurtures us through life-sustaining milk. In fact, it is an example of one of the divine bounties present on earth,” Mukhi said.

The proposed bill envisages imposition of complete ban on transport of cattle outside the state.

Mukhi said the government would adopt a zero-tolerance policy and enforce stringent punishment on offenders.

“Once passed, Assam will join other states which have passed similar bills,” he added.

The Governor also said a task force would be formed to protect the ‘Satra’ properties.

“The government will remain committed to strengthening the ‘Namghars’ (prayer halls) and protecting the rights of the ‘Satras’. A task force will be constituted to recover the lands of the ‘Satras’ and places of worship from illegal encroachments,” he said.

“We will also continue to strengthen the ‘Satras’ by providing them grants,” he added.