The Maharashtra State government on September 30, declared indigenous cows as the ‘Rajya mata’. While addressing the media, in Mumbai Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said that the government has also decided to provide a subsidy of Rs 50 per day for the indigenous cows in cow shelters.

Maharashtra Government on Monday declared desi (indigenous) cows as 'Rajyamata-Gomata', citing the importance of cows in Indian culture, agriculture, and healthcare. The decision was taken to ensure the conservation of desi cows,

The decision, which comes ahead of the state assembly elections, underscores the cow's spiritual, scientific, and historical significance in Indian society

The decision was made by the state Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, just weeks before the assembly polls in Maharashtra.

The cabinet chose to rake up the Hindutva agenda as desi cows in the state have now been given the status of “Rajyamata Gaumata (Mother of the state)”. The cabinet also cleared the proposal to provide a grant of Rs 50 per day per desi cow to “gaushalas”.

Maharashtra government declares indigenous cows as 'Rajyamata-Gomata' highlighting their cultural, agricultural, and nutritional significance in Indian society.

The state hopes this initiative will not only help revive indigenous breeds but also promote organic farming practices across Maharashtra

The Eknath Shinde government in Maharashtra on Monday announced an order declaring cow as 'Rajya Mata' ahead of the upcoming Assembly polls, citing cultural importance of the highly revered animal in

The state Cabinet led by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde decided that native cow breeds should be given the status of 'Rajyamata-Gomata' (state mother cow) for their cultural and agricultural significance.