India, Aug. 10 -- The Chhattisgarh government is set to launch the Gaudham Yojana, a scheme focused on livestock safety, breed improvement, and rural employment generation through organic farming, fodder development, and cow-based industries, a statement issued by the government on Saturday said.

According to government officials, the scheme is structured to ensure proper care of stray and abandoned cattle, while also providing a regular income source to cowherds and cattle attendants. The draft has already received approval from the finance and livestock development departments.

"It will boost organic farming, expand fodder production, and generate rural employment - strengthening the village economy. In the coming years, Gaudham Yojan...