India, Oct. 9 -- Chhattisgarh chief minister Vishnu Deo Sai said that his government will soon initiate the process to confer the cow with the status of 'State Mother'.

Addressing a religious gathering in Raipur on Wednesday evening in Raipur, Sai said the move reflects the state's cultural roots and spiritual values.

"Chhattisgarh is the maternal home of Mata Kaushalya and the maternal grandparents' abode of Lord Shri Ram. Our aim is to establish Ram Rajya in this sacred land through peace, harmony, and faith," he said.

Officials said the proposal will be placed before the state Cabinet in the next few days, after which a formal decision is likely.

They added that guidelines and policy details will be framed in consultation with subj...