Chhattisgarh Government Launches New Cattle Protection Scheme

• Chhattisgarh government plans to launch Gaudham Yojana, a cattle protection scheme focusing on curbing illegal trafficking and ensuring stray cattle safety.

• The scheme will shelter cows seized by police during anti-smuggling operations.

• Each Gaudham will house a maximum of 200 cattle, depending on capacity.

• The scheme includes provisions such as fixed monthly honorarium for cowherds and cattle attendants, and a fixed daily allowance for cattle fodder.

• The scheme replaces the defunct Gauthan Yojana, which was decided by committees operating cattle shelters.