Gujarat Cabinet authorises district collectors to arrange fodder in low rainfall areas
Gandhinagar, July 15
The Gujarat Government has taken an important decision in the Cabinet to protect livestock. In areas of the state that have received low rainfall, direct authority for arranging fodder has been assigned to the respective District Collectors.
Providing details of the decision, Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi stated that District Collectors have been given direct authority to ensure there is no delay in arranging fodder for livestock in low rainfall areas.
As a result, the necessary arrangements for fodder for livestock sheltered in gaushalas and panjarapols can now be made without unnecessary delay. Explaining the reason behind the decision, he said that it was taken after it was observed that the usual administrative approval process for such arrangements often took considerable time.
Notably, District Collectors will now be able to take prompt decisions regarding fodder arrangements based on the actual situation and requirements of their respective districts.
Meanwhile, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, on July 12, led the mass plantation of around 1.25 crore trees under the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation's 'Mission Five Million Trees' campaign and inaugurated as well as laid the foundation stones for various public-oriented development projects worth approximately Rs 405 crore undertaken jointly by the AMC, AUDA, and the Roads and Buildings Department.
According to a press release issued by the Gujarat CMO, the programme, held at Science City in the presence of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi, also witnessed the inauguration of 101 Oxygen Parks across the Gandhinagar Lok Sabha constituency and 155 AC Electric BRTS - AMTS buses.
Addressing the gathering, Shah said that an unprecedented 'Jan Abhiyan' (people's campaign) has been launched in the Gandhinagar Lok Sabha constituency and Ahmedabad city for environmental conservation and the protection of the Earth.
Under this initiative, a remarkable target of planting 1,25,93,513 trees in a single day across the Gandhinagar Lok Sabha constituency was achieved, setting a new record.
— ANI
Reader Comments
It's refreshing to see a government take proactive steps for animal welfare. In many countries, livestock support during climate stress is often ignored. The decentralization of decision-making is smart—local authorities know the ground reality better.
Good decision but I have one concern: will this be effectively implemented in all districts? Our taluka often faces corruption in such schemes. Hope there is monitoring mechanism to ensure fodder reaches actual beneficiaries, not just on paper. 🙏
Impressive to see tree plantation targets of 1.25 crore saplings in a single day! Environmental conservation at this scale is remarkable. The idea of oxygen parks is also innovative. Wish more countries would adopt such ambitious climate action plans.
Am always skeptical when politicians announce big numbers - 1.25 crore trees planted in one day sounds more like a record for media than actual survival of saplings. Rather than focus on numbers, we need consistent maintenance. Same for fodder - good initiative but execution matters more. 🤔
As someone who works with livestock farmers in developing regions, I appreciate this policy. Decentralizing emergency fodder procurement can save lives during lean seasons. The challenge will be ensuring transparency in pricing and distribution. Hope Gujarat's model inspires other states.
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