Gaudham Yojana: Chhattisgarh’s 1,460 Cattle Shelters Plan
Why in the news
Chhattisgarh started a scheme to build a large network of cattle shelters across the state as a way to deal with stray animals.
Key facts
- Scheme: Gaudham Yojana, launched by Vishnu Deo Sai in Chhattisgarh.
- Target: 1,460 cattle shelters statewide.
- Spread: about 10 shelters per development block.
- Capacity: roughly 200 cattle in each shelter.
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total shelters | 1,460 |
| Per block | About 10 |
| Capacity each | About 200 cattle |
| Extra role | Training in animal husbandry and cow-dung products |
Significance
- Helps handle stray cattle.
- Supports rural livelihoods through training and value-added products.
Exam angle
- State scheme: Gaudham Yojana, Chhattisgarh.
- Numbers: 1,460 shelters; about 10 per block; about 200 cattle each.