BENGALURU: The state government is considering a public-public partnership model to run gaushalas, or animal shelters, in every district. This will help in tackling the shortage of staff and reduce the administrative burden.
TOI had earlier reported that funds were being allocated for the construction of state-run facilities to house cattle abandoned by struggling farmers or rescued from alleged smugglers. The plan follows the implementation of a stringent anti-cattle slaughter law.
“Our intention is to reduce concerns of staff shortages in the department by outsourcing shelters to private parties on a contract or” basis. bot Aadhar,” Director of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science Dr. Manjunath S Palegar. BOOT stands for Build, Own, Operate and Transfer.
According to Paleger, the proposal is that the government will identify the place where gaushala A willing private institution with the care of the animals and the care of the place will be built and functioned. “The district administration will supervise the entire operation, while the private player will run it on behalf of the state,” he said.
A government official said locations have been identified in 22 districts and locations are being searched in the rest.
If the local administration cannot find a place to open a new cowshed, it can partner with private organizations already running the shelter and run a separate section for rescued animals. There are 190 private gaushalas in the state.
“As per the government order, we have allocated Rs 25 lakh each for the planned gaushalas. But if any district administration wants to use the services of a private organization running an animal shelter, the same can be issued,” Palegar said.
The government has reportedly released funds to the districts and earmarked an additional Rs 25 lakh each as the second installment. “If a district exhausts its allotment, Rs 25 lakh can be provided to the Deputy Commissioner.”s request,” said another animal husbandry department official.
TOI had earlier reported that funds were being allocated for the construction of state-run facilities to house cattle abandoned by struggling farmers or rescued from alleged smugglers. The plan follows the implementation of a stringent anti-cattle slaughter law.
“Our intention is to reduce concerns of staff shortages in the department by outsourcing shelters to private parties on a contract or” basis. bot Aadhar,” Director of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science Dr. Manjunath S Palegar. BOOT stands for Build, Own, Operate and Transfer.
According to Paleger, the proposal is that the government will identify the place where gaushala A willing private institution with the care of the animals and the care of the place will be built and functioned. “The district administration will supervise the entire operation, while the private player will run it on behalf of the state,” he said.
A government official said locations have been identified in 22 districts and locations are being searched in the rest.
If the local administration cannot find a place to open a new cowshed, it can partner with private organizations already running the shelter and run a separate section for rescued animals. There are 190 private gaushalas in the state.
“As per the government order, we have allocated Rs 25 lakh each for the planned gaushalas. But if any district administration wants to use the services of a private organization running an animal shelter, the same can be issued,” Palegar said.
The government has reportedly released funds to the districts and earmarked an additional Rs 25 lakh each as the second installment. “If a district exhausts its allotment, Rs 25 lakh can be provided to the Deputy Commissioner.”s request,” said another animal husbandry department official.
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