In most of the cow sheds, there are no arrangements to protect the cows and their offspring from cold.
Balwan Kariwal, Chandigarh. To avoid cold, blowers and heaters are being run in offices. Blowers are run in the officers' rooms and various other measures are taken. At the same time, in the cow sheds, the cows are breathing under the open sky amidst the severe cold. In most of the cowsheds there are no arrangements to protect the cows from cold.
Especially in the cow shed of Maloya and Industrial Area Phase-1, serious negligence of maintenance was revealed. There are also sheds which can protect from rain but allow air to pass through them. Due to the cow urine and dung accumulated in the enclosure not being removed from above, she is forced to stand there, which further increases the cold. No arrangements have been made to protect from cold.
Even in the name of fodder, they are being fed only dry straw. After the death of cows in Raipur Kalan, this scene came to light during inspection of different cowsheds on Thursday. The condition of the cow sheds which are run by the Municipal Corporation itself is pathetic. Whereas crores of rupees are being spent on their operational management.
On the other hand, the Gaushalas of Sector-25 and 45 are being run by the organization. The conditions are still quite good in these. From proper arrangements to protection from cold, adequate quantity and options of fodder are also available here. The special thing is that this organization is making all the arrangements at its own level without government help. Whereas the corporation is spending crores of rupees annually.
cow pounces on fodder
Deputy Mayor Taruna Mehta and Aam Aadmi Party councilor Premlata also visited these cow sheds on Thursday to see the maintenance. He expressed deep concern over the serious negligence. After the Raipur Kalan case, staff were seen in all the cow shelters on Thursday. As soon as dry fodder was given to them, the cows started pouncing as if they had never got enough fodder before. She also looks at people as if she is giving them food.
Sheds don't stop the wind
The number of cows in Maloya, both the cowsheds built in Industrial Area Phase-1, were found to be more than the capacity. Also, the sheds built can only protect from rain. Air coming from different directions enters them directly. Cows are having a hard time passing the time due to the cold wave. Especially the condition of their calves is very bad.
Display the staff duty roster on the board: Chief Secretary
Chief Secretary H Rajesh Prasad directed that the details of all the employees posted in cow shelters, including veterinary doctors, and their daily duty should be displayed on the roster board. Besides, orders were also given to install separate information boards for information about daily availability and consumption of green and dry fodder.
After the Raipur Kalan case, on Thursday, Chief Secretary H Rajesh Prasad visited different cow sheds along with officials and gave these orders. He laid emphasis on keeping the cow shelters clean at all times while giving instructions for strict implementation of CCTV surveillance system and regular review.
Apart from this, instructions were also given to level the uneven parts of the campus with proper slope, so that drainage and cleanliness is maintained. At present, due to lack of slopes at many places, cows are standing in accumulated excreta and urine.
Officials told the Chief Secretary that all arrangements are fine in the cowshed.
Chief Secretary Prasad inspected two cowsheds in Raipur Kalan, Industrial Area, the incinerator and the Animal Birth Control (ABC) Center located in Raipur Kalan. The purpose of the inspection was to review the arrangements related to the care, maintenance and welfare of animals. The Chief Secretary made a thorough assessment of the shelter arrangements, cleanliness, green and dry fodder, drinking water, veterinary facilities, waste management and overall maintenance in the cow sheds.
After talking to the officers and employees posted there, he gave instructions to further strengthen the monitoring system and transparency. He was told that at present around 1000 cows are kept in the Gaushalas and all necessary facilities have been ensured for them. It was also informed that the incinerator installed in the cowshed was closed for a few days due to technical fault, which will be rectified and started soon.
Suspended MOH Chief Secretary accompanying on tour
Home Secretary Mandeep Singh Brar, Municipal Corporation Commissioner Amit Kumar, Animal Husbandry Secretary and Municipal Corporation Special Commissioner Pradeep Kumar were present on the tour with the Chief Secretary. Apart from this, the Medical Officer of Health of the Corporation, Dr. Inderdeep Kaur, who was suspended after the Raipur Kalan case, also accompanied him on the tour.
Team arrived for magisterial investigation
The committee formed for magisterial inquiry into the death of more than 50 cows in Raipur Kalan also visited Raipur Kalan Cowshala on Thursday. The team headed by ADM Amandeep Singh Bhatti examined the facilities there and the reasons for the accident.
Talked to the staff. The investigation committee also interrogated the officers accused and suspended in the case and fired from their jobs. The staff of industrial areas and many cow shelters has also been changed on Thursday.