Lok Sabha Question No. 1559 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-07-29
Subject: Capacity of Registered Gaushalas
Ministry: FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING
Asked by: Shri Bhausaheb Rajaram Wakchaure, Shri Shrirang Appa Chandu Barne, Smt. Bharti Pardhi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1559

TO BE ANSWERED ON 29 TH  JULY, 2025

## CAPACITY OF REGISTERED GAUSHALAS

## 1559 SHRI SHRIRANG APPA CHANDU BARNE:

SHRI BHAUSAHEB RAJARAM WAKCHAURE

SMT. BHARTI PARDHI:

## Will the Minister of FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING मत्स्यपालन , पशुपालन और डेयरी मंत्री

be pleased to state:

- (a)  the  total  number  of  registered  gaushalas  and  their  capacity,  State  and  district-wise particularly  Maharashtra,  Madhya  Pradesh  and  Lok  Sabha  Constituency  Shirdi  and Ahmednagar in Maharashtra;
- (b)  whether  these  registered  Gaushalas  are  adequately  equipped  to  handle  the  increasing number of abandoned and stray cattle and if so, the details thereof, State and district-wise including Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh;
- (c) whether there are instances of overcrowding and unhygienic conditions have been reported in these gaushalas, if so, the details thereof, State-wise;
- (d) the details of funds allocated and utilised by the Union and State Government to gaushalas during the last three years, State-wise, including Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh;
- (e)  the  mechanisms  are  placed  by  the  Government  to  ensure  transparent  and  effective utilization of fund;
- (f) the manner in which the registered gaushalas being supported by the Government; and
- (g) the steps being taken by the Government to relocate the unhealthy cattles from crowded areas to other areas or gaushalas?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING (SHRI S. P. SINGH BAGHEL)

- a) As  per  the  information  obtained  from  the  Maharashtra  Goseva  Ayog,  Government  of Maharashtra, the total number of registered Goshala in Maharashtra is 962 with the capacity of holding approximately 1.50 lakhs animals. List of District wise registered Goshalas in Maharashtra as well as Lok Sabha Constituency of Shirdi & Ahmednagar (Ahilyanagar) is annexed at Annexure-I.

Further, as per the information received from the State of Madhya Pradesh, there are 2792 functional  registered  gaushalas  under  Madhya  Pradesh  Gau  Samvardhan  Board  (State board), Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairy Madhya Pradesh. State and District wise capacities of these functional gaushalas are annexed at Annexure-II

- b) Under Article 246(3) of the Constitution, states have exclusive powers  of livestock protection. Article 243(W) assigns municipalities responsibilities of managing cattle pounds and shelters. States can also empower Panchayats to establish and manage Kanji Houses  or  Gaushalas  for  stray  cattle.  Therefore,  such  information  of  registered Gaushalas adequately equipped to handle the increasing number of abandoned and stray cattle is not maintained by the Central Government.

However, as reported by Maharashtra Goseva Ayog, registered goshalas in their state are generally running with their full capacity and are not adequately equipped to handle sudden increase in the number of Cattle.

In the State of Madhya Pradesh, the functional gaushalas are supported by Panchayat and Rural Development Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh, and local bodies to raise the capacities of gaushalas for abandoned and stray cattle.

- c) No such information has been reported by the concerned States.
- d) Details  of  Funds  allocated  by  State  Government  of  Maharashtra  and  details  of Utilization is as follows:

(Rs in Cr)

| S.No   | Financial year   | Fund allocation   | Fund utilized   |
|--------|------------------|-------------------|-----------------|
| 1.     | 2023-24          | Nil               | Nil             |
| 2.     | 2024-25          | 19.22             | 18.92           |
|        | Total            | 19.22             | 18.92           |

Details of fund allocation and Utilization by State government of Madhya Pradesh is as follows:

(Rs in Cr)

|   Sr. | Financial year   |   Fund allocation | Fund utilized         |
|-------|------------------|-------------------|-----------------------|
|     1 | 2022-23          |            252.71 | 252.71                |
|     2 | 2023-24          |            167.91 | 167.91                |
|     3 | 2024-25          |            249.88 | 249.88                |
|     4 | 2025-26          |            505    | 96.86 (Till May 2025) |

Since the matter is a State subject, the Central Government is not implementing any programme for assistance of Gaushalas. However, the  Animal Welfare Board of India through various schemes has provided assistance to the recognized Animal Welfare Organizations including gaushalas. During the last three years, the fund provided by the Animal Welfare Board State-wise is at Annexure -III

- e) Since 2023, the Animal Welfare Board of India has facilitated Gaushalas and Animal Welfare  Organizations  through  its  online  portal  for  activities  such  as  recognition, renewal,  submission  of  annual  reports,  and  applying  for  project  recognition  and financial assistance under various schemes (e.g., Cattle Rescue, Shelter, Ambulance, Natural  Calamity,  and  ABC  Grants).  Applications  with  required  documents  are reviewed  by  the  Grant  Committee  as  per  scheme  guidelines.  Approved  funds  are disbursed directly via Public Financial Management System(PFMS). Further assistance is granted only after receiving the Utilization Certificate and audited accounts as per GFR-19.

Two schemes Namely "Sudharit Gowardhan Gowansh Sewa Kendra Yojana" & "Per Day Per Cow Rs. 50/-Grant Scheme for Rearing" are implemented by Maharashtra

Goseva Ayog since last two years. Under Sudharit Gowardhan Govansh Sewa Kendra Yojana  scheme,  Beneficiary  Goshalas  were  selected  by  State  Level  Selection Committee  headed  by  Cabinet  Minister  for  Department  of  Animal  Husbandry. Complete implementation of Per Day Per Cow Rs. 50/-Grant Scheme for Rearing from application till disbursement of subsidy to eligible Goshalas has been done online.

In  the  State  of  Madhya  Pradesh,  Gaushala  management  samities  are  equipped  with geotagged mobile app to register cattle heads on daily basis which is being verified by mapped government veterinary officer and further approved by the district authority. On the  basis  of  this  authorization  State  board  transfers  the  grants  directly  to  these gaushalas bank account through online DBT mechanism.

- f) The Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI) provides financial assistance to the AWBI recongnised Gaushalas for sheltering the stray/injured/sick animals. The  application form and guidelines of the schemes are available in the website: www.awbi.gov.in

Registered gaushalas in the State of Maharashtra are being supported by state Govt. through implementation of various schemes and disbursement of subsidy for the same. In addition to this, regular health, management and artificial insemination services are provided as per requirement and schedule to respective goshalas by in charge veterinary dispensaries located nearby.

The state government of Madhya Pradesh has a separate MP Gau Samvardhan board to register and provide feed grant to gaushalas. This State Board is providing Rs. 40/- per cattle  per  day  to  the  gaushalas.  Every  district  has  Zila  gaupalan  evam  Pashudhan Samvardhan  Samities  headed  by  respective  District  Collector  to  support  these gaushalas and stray cattle management.

g) Removal of cattle from crowded areas to gaushalas are the responsibility of Urban Local Bodies.  The State of Madhya Pradesh has informed that, the unhealthy cattle from crowded areas are relocated to nearby gaushalas as per their capacities, by local authorities like Gram Panchayat and urban bodies.

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## Goshalas Registered with Maharashtra goseva Ayog of Maharashtra state

| S.No.   | District                  |   Registered Gaushalas | Animals Reared   |
|---------|---------------------------|------------------------|------------------|
| 1       | Akola                     |                     35 | 5,298            |
| 2       | Ahmednagar                |                     41 | 6,390            |
| 3       | Amravati                  |                     56 | 9,619            |
| 4       | Suburban Mumbai           |                      1 | 52               |
| 5       | Kolhapur                  |                     13 | 2,257            |
| 6       | Gadchiroli                |                      1 | 25               |
| 7       | Gondia                    |                      5 | 1,447            |
| 8       | Chandrapur                |                     13 | 3,500            |
| 9       | Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar |                     51 | 5,210            |
| 10      | Jalgaon                   |                     64 | 8,165            |
| 11      | Jalna                     |                     25 | 5,995            |
| 12      | Thane                     |                     36 | 6,245            |
| 13      | Dharashiv                 |                     18 | 1,534            |
| 14      | Dhule                     |                     20 | 3,086            |
| 15      | Nandurbar                 |                      6 | 1,084            |
| 16      | Nanded                    |                     36 | 5,553            |
| 17      | Nagpur                    |                     23 | 6,875            |
| 18      | Nashik                    |                     49 | 9,794            |
| 19      | Parbhani                  |                     41 | 4,081            |
| 20      | Palghar                   |                     14 | 3,100            |
| 21      | Pune                      |                     67 | 9,225            |
| 22      | Beed                      |                     60 | 5,816            |
| 23      | Buldhana                  |                     35 | 6,454            |
| 24      | Bhandara                  |                     13 | 1,581            |
| 25      | Mumbai                    |                      5 | 1,487            |
| 26      | Yavatmal                  |                     35 | 5,394            |
| 27      | Ratnagiri                 |                     11 | 1,649            |
| 28      | Raigad                    |                     15 | 1,028            |
| 29      | Latur                     |                     17 | 1,909            |
| 30      | Wardha                    |                     16 | 2,787            |
| 31      | Washim                    |                     23 | 2,983            |
| 32      | Sangli                    |                     20 | 1,368            |
| 33      | Satara                    |                     18 | 2,281            |
| 34      | Sindhudurg                |                      6 | 377              |
| 35      | Solapur                   |                     46 | 4,091            |
| 36      | Hingoli                   |                     27 | 2,813            |
|         | Total                     |                    962 | 1,40,453         |

## District wise List of Functioning Gaushalas with their capacities

| Sr.   | Districts      | Functional Gaushalas   | Cattle Available in Gaushalas   | Gaushalas Capacity   |
|-------|----------------|------------------------|---------------------------------|----------------------|
| 1     | Bhopal         | 44                     | 6951                            | 7000                 |
| 2     | Rajgarh        | 144                    | 15250                           | 15500                |
| 3     | Vidisha        | 138                    | 18531                           | 19000                |
| 4     | Raisen         | 63                     | 17029                           | 17500                |
| 5     | Sehore         | 69                     | 7615                            | 8000                 |
| 6     | Narmadapuram   | 37                     | 4616                            | 5000                 |
| 7     | Betul          | 20                     | 1918                            | 2000                 |
| 8     | Harda          | 30                     | 5650                            | 6000                 |
| 9     | Indore         | 49                     | 7152                            | 7500                 |
| 10    | Alirajpur      | 4                      | 535                             | 1000                 |
| 11    | Barwani        | 17                     | 1909                            | 2500                 |
| 12    | Jhabua         | 12                     | 1363                            | 1500                 |
| 13    | Dhar           | 50                     | 12029                           | 13000                |
| 14    | Khargone       | 39                     | 6277                            | 7000                 |
| 15    | Khandwa        | 30                     | 3677                            | 4000                 |
| 16    | Burhanpur      | 10                     | 842                             | 1000                 |
| 17    | Shahdol        | 19                     | 2958                            | 3500                 |
| 18    | Umaria         | 13                     | 2794                            | 3000                 |
| 19    | Dindori        | 10                     | 461                             | 1000                 |
| 20    | Anuppur        | 17                     | 1672                            | 2000                 |
| 21    | Ujjain         | 86                     | 15767                           | 16000                |
| 22    | Dewas          | 83                     | 9994                            | 10000                |
| 23    | Ratlam         | 46                     | 13773                           | 14000                |
| 24    | Shajapur       | 82                     | 9007                            | 10000                |
| 25    | Agar Malwa     | 137                    | 17820                           | 18000                |
| 26    | Mandsaur       | 90                     | 15025                           | 16000                |
| 27    | Neemuch        | 45                     | 6963                            | 7000                 |
| 28    | Sagar          | 54                     | 16118                           | 17000                |
| 29    | Panna          | 43                     | 11477                           | 12000                |
| 30    | Chhatarpur     | 126                    | 10440                           | 11000                |
| 31    | Tikamgarh      | 75                     | 7135                            | 8000                 |
| 32    | Niwadi         | 30                     | 3527                            | 4000                 |
| 33    | Damoh          | 54                     | 11727                           | 12000                |
| 34    | Jabalpur       | 47                     | 7522                            | 8000                 |
| 35    | Narsinghpur    | 62                     | 5459                            | 6000                 |
| 36    | Chhindwara     | 22                     | 3563                            | 4000                 |
| 37    | Pandhurna      | 11                     | 1149                            | 1500                 |
| 38 39 | Seoni Balaghat | 51 13                  | 5501 1804                       | 6000 2000            |

| 40   | Mandla     |    9 |    968 |   1000 |
|------|------------|------|--------|--------|
| 41   | Katni      |   31 |   3805 |   4000 |
| 42   | Rewa       |   75 |  19177 |  20000 |
| 43   | Sidhi      |   39 |   2895 |   3000 |
| 44   | Singrauli  |   21 |   3215 |   4000 |
| 45   | Satna      |   63 |  15428 |  16000 |
| 46   | Maihar     |   35 |   6636 |   7000 |
| 47   | Gwalior    |   42 |  16013 |  17000 |
| 48   | Morena     |   54 |  14022 |  15000 |
| 49   | Mauganj    |   64 |   9957 |  10000 |
| 50   | Datia      |   65 |   3904 |   4000 |
| 51   | Guna       |   77 |   7424 |   8000 |
| 52   | Bhind      |   44 |   3638 |   4000 |
| 53   | Shivpuri   |   98 |   9104 |  10000 |
| 54   | Sheopur    |   24 |   3850 |   4000 |
| 55   | Ashoknagar |   79 |   7953 |   8000 |
|      | Total      | 2792 | 421169 | 444500 |

State-wise details of financial assistance released to the AWBI recognized Animal Welfare Organization including Gaushalas under various schemes implemented by the AWBI during last three year i.e. 2022-23 to 2024-25

(In Rupees)

| SL No   | State          | Shelter House Grant   | Shelter House Grant   | Ambulance Grant   | Ambulance Grant   |
|---------|----------------|-----------------------|-----------------------|-------------------|-------------------|
|         |                | Total AWOs            | Total Grant           | Total AWOs        | Total Grant       |
| 1.      | Haryana        | 5                     | 5188629               | 2                 | 900000            |
| 2.      | Madhya pradesh | 2                     | 2169961               | 2                 | 860594            |
| 3.      | Punjab         | 1                     | 1105711               | 0                 | 0                 |
| 4.      | Rajasthan      | 4                     | 3641733               | 5                 | 2205000           |
| 5.      | Uttar pradesh  | 2                     | 2227731               | 1                 | 450000            |

| SL No   | State          | Natural Calamity Grant   | Natural Calamity Grant   | Regular Grant &Rescue Cattle Grant   | Regular Grant &Rescue Cattle Grant   |
|---------|----------------|--------------------------|--------------------------|--------------------------------------|--------------------------------------|
|         |                | Total AWOs               | Total Grant              | Total AWOs                           | Total Grant                          |
| 1       | Andhra pradesh | 0                        | 0                        | 4                                    | 469800                               |
| 2       | Chattisgarh    | 0                        | 0                        | 2                                    | 162000                               |
| 3       | Delhi          | 0                        | 0                        | 1                                    | 600000                               |
| 4       | Gujarat        | 0                        | 0                        | 12                                   | 2616250                              |
| 5       | Haryana        | 1                        | 500000                   | 88                                   | 20092050                             |
| 6       | Jharkhand      | 0                        | 0                        | 1                                    | 12000                                |
| 7       | Maharashtra    | 0                        | 0                        | 11                                   | 1584600                              |
| 8       | Madhya pradesh | 0                        | 0                        | 51                                   | 6595275                              |
| 9       | Punjab         | 0                        | 0                        | 1                                    | 150000                               |
| 10      | Rajasthan      | 0                        | 0                        | 214                                  | 29089000                             |
| 11      | Tamil nadu     | 0                        | 0                        | 1                                    | 60000                                |
| 12      | Uttarakhand    | 0                        | 0                        | 4                                    | 1245000                              |
| 13      | Uttar pradesh  | 0                        | 0                        | 195                                  | 26473850                             |
| 14      | West bengal    | 0                        | 0                        | 2                                    | 169200                               |