In recent years, the state of cows in India has been a growing concern due to poor infrastructure and neglect. According to the National Sample Survey, over 35% of cows in India suffer from malnutrition, and around 20% of them die due to starvation. These issues have a significant impact on the dairy industry, as well as the wellbeing of cows and those who depend on them.

In response to this situation, Kustharog Niwaran Samiti has established two gaushalas in the city, Vinobha Gaushala and Sai Gaushala, with a total of 42 cows, including eight milk-giving cows, eight old cows, 12 calves, 11 bulls, and two oxen. These desi Indian cows require proper care, including feeding, cleaning, and grazing, to maintain their health and productivity. However, the current state of the gaushalas is depleted and in need of redevelopment and major repairs.

Components of the Project

1. Infrastructure Development: Vinobha Gaushala requires redevelopment, and Sai Gaushala needs major repairs. This component will focus on the repair and redevelopment of the two gaushalas to ensure proper shelter, water supply, and sanitation facilities for the cows.
2. Cow Care: Proper feeding, cleaning, and grazing of the cows are essential to their health and productivity. This component will include hiring gosevaks to take care of the cows, providing them with special cow food, green and dry grass, and clean water.
3. Milk Distribution: Milk is a valuable resource that can benefit marginalized communities. This component will include the distribution of milk to leprosy patients, school children, mentally and physically challenged people, and senior citizens homes. The project will ensure that the milk is collected, pasteurized, and distributed to the beneficiaries regularly.
4. Cow Products: Cow dung and urine are valuable resources that can be used as organic manure and for medicinal purposes, respectively. This component will include the collection and proper use of cow dung and urine.

Detailed Budget:

Cows' feed for 50 cows - 12,00,000 rupees.

Gausevaks' salary for 5 individuals – 6,36,000 rupees.

Grass – 6,00,000 rupees.

Electricity and water supply - 2,40,000 rupees.

Sai gaushala repairs - 15 lakh rupees.

Vinobha gaushala redevelopment – 6,500 sq. foot – 85 lakh rupees.

Development of cow grazing area compound wall and shed for protection as we have 122 acres of land – 50,00,000 rupees.

Water tank -

Underground tank: 10,000 liters capacity; 2,10,000 rupees.

Overhead tank: 5,000 liters capacity; two tanks with foundation – 2,00,000 rupees.

Vermi compost manure - 10*10 beds 10 numbers with concrete wall and shed - 3,00,000 rupees.

Gir cows – total number of 20 cows - 14,00,000 rupees.

Biogas plant – 400 kg – 4.5 lakh rupees.

The Vinobha Gaushala and Sai Gaushala are in need of redevelopment and major repairs respectively. The goal is to ensure proper care and management of the cows and their products, while maintaining a sustainable budget.