Maharashtra Govt declares desi cows ‘Rajyamata-Gomata’

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Category : National Published on: October 02 2024

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In Maharashtra, Eknath Shinde government has given the status of Mother of State to the desi cow. Maharashtra is the first state in the country to do so.
The Government of Maharashtra declared desi (indigenous) cows as 'Rajyamata-Gomata' due to their historical importance, role in human nutrition, and contribution to Ayurvedic and organic farming.
Considering the importance of desi cow in Indian culture, usefulness of desi cow's milk in human diet, Ayurveda medicine, Panchgavya treatment system, and the important place of desi cow dung and cow urine in organic farming systems, it is necessary to declare desi cow as 'Rajyamata Gomata'. has been approved.

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Maharashtra Govt declares desi cows ‘Rajyamata-Gomata’