AGRA, April 8 -- Deputy chief minister Keshav Prasad Maurya reaffirmed state government's commitment towards cow protection and highlighted various incentives being provided to people involved in care, protection and conservation of cows across the state.

Maurya visited the Hazipur Chauhatta area of Aligarh on Monday to lay the foundation stone for upcoming residential Gauvansh Chikitsa Kendra, which will be equipped with latest equipment and techniques to assist in cow conservation. He announced a personal contribution of Rs.1 lakh towards the centre and expressed gratitude to those who had donated land for the project.

"The state government is fully committed to the cause of cow protection and conservation. We are establishing cow she...