India, Sept. 11 -- Uttar Pradesh has seen major changes in livestock management under chief minister Yogi Adityanath's government since 2017. From establishing thousands of cow protection centres to schemes encouraging farmers to rear cattle, the state has invested heavily in addressing the stray cattle issue that has long troubled farmers and residents alike. Yet, concerns persist, particularly about the financial burden and the continuing cycle of abandonment. Animal husbandry and dairy development minister, Dharampal Singh, speaks on the challenges, government interventions and the way forward: Excerpts:.

Q Stray cattle continue to remain a challenge in UP despite large-scale government intervention. Why has the problem not gone away?...