As part of its commitment to the conservation of cattle, the Uttar Pradesh government said on Thursday that it was seeking support from the other departments in this regard.
As part of its commitment to the conservation of cattle, the Uttar Pradesh government said on Thursday that it was seeking support from the other departments in this regard.
"A special cess has been imposed on liquor sales in the state. Out of the cess, estimated revenue of Rs 165 crore will be utilised for maintenance of stray cattle of the state," state Finance Minister Rajesh Agarwal said while presenting the state budget.
"Rs 247.60 crore has been proposed for maintenance and construction of 'gaushalas' (cow shelters) in the rural areas," he added.
An arrangement of Rs 200 crore for 'Kanha Gaushala' and destitute cattle shelter scheme in urban areas have been made.
For the implementation of the Deendayal Upadhyaya Small Dairy Scheme, a provision of Rs 64 crore has been made to set up 10,000 units.
A budgetary provision of Rs 56 crore has been made for the establishment of a new dairy in Mathura and Rs 5 crore has been allocated for the financial year 2019-20 for various programmes under the Uttar Pradesh Dairy Policy, 2018.
A Rs 93 crore proposal has also been presented for strengthening, restructuring, and expansion of milk unions and societies, training, technical inputs, cattle breeding and health schemes.
Meanwhile, Rs.4.79 lakh crore 2019-20 budget for Uttar Pradesh was presented in the state assembly on Thursday by the state Finance Minister Rajesh Agarwal.
It is 12 per cent higher than the previous year's budget of Rs. 4,28,384.52 crore.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath was present in the House when the finance minister read out the budget speech.
This is the third budget of the Adityanath government in the state.
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