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Maneka Gandhi Meets Telangana CM, Reviews Street Dog & Cow Welfare Plans

Former Union minister Maneka Gandhi met with Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy to discuss animal welfare initiatives. The meeting focused on the state's measures for street dog management through sterilization and comprehensive plans for cow protection. Officials presented details on the construction of modern cow shelters (Goshalas) across the state, including one already underway. Maneka Gandhi, who also launched an animal ambulance, expressed satisfaction with the government's efforts.

Key Points: Maneka Gandhi, Telangana CM Discuss Animal Welfare Initiatives

  • Street dog management discussed
  • Sterilization programs reviewed
  • Statewide cow protection plans
  • New Goshala construction underway
  • Multi-speciality animal hospital inspected
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Maneka Gandhi meets Telangana CM, discusses street dog management

Maneka Gandhi meets CM A. Revanth Reddy to review street dog sterilization and cow shelter (Goshala) projects in Telangana. Details inside.

"expressed her satisfaction with the government's initiatives regarding animal welfare - CMO Statement"

Hyderabad, March 29

Former Union minister and animal rights activist Maneka Gandhi, along with her team, called on Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy here on Sunday and discussed the issues related to the welfare of street dogs and cows.

According to the Chief Minister's Office, officials briefed BJP leader Maneka Gandhi on the measures being implemented for street dog management and cow protection within the limits of the state's municipalities.

Officials presented details regarding the sterilisation of street dogs within municipal limits through a PowerPoint presentation.

The Chief Minister stated that the government has already formulated plans for cow protection across the state.

The Chief Minister explained that the foundation stone has already been laid for the construction of a Goshala (cow shelter) at N.K. Palli, situated on a spacious site and equipped with state-of-the-art facilities.

The Chief Minister further informed that plans have been finalised for the construction of Goshalas in various regions of the state, particularly in the vicinity of temples.

According to the CMO, Maneka Gandhi expressed her satisfaction with the government's initiatives regarding animal welfare. She commended the state government's efforts.

Minister for industries and information technology Sridhar Babu, Chief Secretary Ramakrishna Rao, Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) Commissioner R. V. Karnan, Cyberabad Municipal Corporation Commissioner Gummalla Srijana, Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation Commissioner Vinay Krishna Reddy, and senior officials were present at the meeting.

Maneka Gandhi, who is the chief patron of Greater Hyderabad Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (GHSPCA), on Saturday launched a new GHSPCA animal ambulance and commenced a donation scheme.

The BJP leader inspected the ongoing construction works of the multi-speciality animal hospital and shelter at Begum Bazaar.

Speaking on the occasion, she said the long-pending construction works would be completed soon. She expressed optimism about the hospital's future. She noted that after 27-year-long wait, the facility is nearing completion.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Good to see focus on cow protection as well. Gaushalas near temples make perfect sense. But I hope the implementation is transparent and the funds are used properly. We've seen many such projects start with fanfare and then get forgotten.
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Aman W
While animal welfare is important, I hope the municipal corporations are also allocating equal resources to tackle the garbage problem that attracts these dogs in the first place. Clean cities lead to fewer strays. The root cause needs addressing.
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Sarah B
It's heartening to see a collaborative approach between an activist and the state government. Maneka Gandhi has been a consistent voice for animals. A multi-speciality animal hospital after 27 years is long overdue, but better late than never!
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Vikram M
Respectfully, I have to point out that these high-level meetings often don't translate to ground-level change in my colony. We still have packs of aggressive strays and no ABC (Animal Birth Control) van in sight. Hope this time the plan has teeth and a clear timeline.
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Kriti O
The animal ambulance service is a fantastic initiative! So many injured animals suffer on the roads with no way to get help. This is true compassion in action. Hope other states take note of Telangana's model.

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