Sanctity of the cow, in Hinduism, the belief that the cow is representative of divine and natural beneficence and should therefore be protected and venerated. In addition, because her products supplied nourishment, the cow is associated with motherhood and Mother Earth.
The cow’s nature is represented in “Kaamdhenu”, the goddess who is the mother of all cows. In India, more than 3,000 institutions – Gaushalas care for old and infirm cows. According to animal husbandry statistics there are about 44,900,000 cows in India, the highest in the world. So while some old and infirm cows are treated in Gaushalas, the rest are generally abandoned at public places such as railway stations and bazaars.
What we do?
BGC Foundation has initiated project “Kaamdhenu Raksha” to take care of abandoned, sick, injured, orphaned and rescued cows and bulls. The first of it’s kind in Manipur. This project will be undertaking:
Animal welfare
Service is the “Karma” of BGC Foundation. Animal Welfare forms an integral part of the many initiatives we have undertaken to help aid creation. The volunteers rescue, rehabilitate and take care of any animal in need and have started dedicated programs for cows, dogs, monkeys and birds.
Cost of dry fodder (2kg * Rs 5) = Rs 10. Cost of cattle feed/ concentrate (9 kg * Rs 20) = Rs 180. Cost of mineral mixture (150 gm @ Rs 60 /kg) = Rs 9. Total daily feeding cost = (30 + 10 + 180 + 9) = Rs 229/ day.