Shimla, Dec. 4 -- Himachal Government is committed to conserve the indigenous species of cows in the State as it is beneficial for human health and also useful in natural farming, Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur said on Tuesday.
Addressing the Inaugural session of national Seminar on 'Gau Mata Ka Manav Swasthya Par Prabhav', Thakur said that among others the very first decision of the State Government soon after assuming office, was to constitute Gau Sanrakshan Board in the State and also to levy cess of Rs. 1 on sale per bottle of liquor, for the purpose of maintenance of Cow Sanctuaries and Gau Sadans. He said that it would ensure that stray cattle get a shelter.
The Chief Minister said that it was unfortunate that in a bid to get more mi...