TIL Desk/National/New Delhi/ Amid a raging debate over cow vigilantism, the Central government has now proposed to give Aadhar-like unique identification number to cows in India. The Centre has made this proposal to the Supreme Court. In its report to Supreme court, the Central government said, “Each cow and its progeny across India should get a Unique Identification Number for tracking.”
The central government also recommended special care for cattle beyond age of milking, while stressing on launching of a scheme for distressed farmers. In its report, the Centre also highlighted the issue of cow protection and smuggling of cattle across India-Bangladesh border.
Centre made this proposal on the basis of recommendations made by a committee headed by the Joint Secretary, Home Ministry. The report also stated that each district should have a shelter home of capacity of at least 500 abandoned animals, which will help reduce smuggling of cattle across the country. The yellow-colored tag is fixed in the centre of the ear lobe.
Continuing with PM Narendra Modi’s digital drive, the centre intends to reach out to almost 88 million cows and buffaloes this year. These tags cost Rs 8 apiece and are light weighted.
