India, June 6 -- The state government has halved the animal slaughter inspection fee from Rs.200 to Rs.100 per animal at 13 slaughterhouses in the state. The decision, spearheaded by Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and supported by animal husbandry minister Pankaja Munde, follows lobbying by Samajwadi Party MLA Rais Shaikh.
Shaikh had raised concerns over the steep inspection charges required for veterinary certification prior to animal slaughter. He met with top state officials in April, urging a return to the earlier fee of Rs.20. "This decision will ease the burden on livestock breeders, meat traders and consumers, especially ahead of Bakri Eid, but it will remain effective even after the festival," said Shaikh.
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