First Cow Sanctuary of the Country

India’s first cow sanctuary opened in MP’s Malwa

Question: In which state has the first cow sanctuary been established?
(a) Rajasthan
(b) Madhya Pradesh
(c) Chhattisgarh
(d) Assam
Answer: (b)
Related Facts:

  • On 27th, September, 2017, country’s first cow sanctuary established in Agar Malwa district of Madhya Pradesh was inaugurated.
  • It was inaugurated jointly by, chairperson of Madhya Pradesh Gau Samvardhan Board, Swami Akhileshwaranand Giri and RSS Kshetra Sanghachalak Ashok Soni.
  • This sanctuary is established by the Board Board in Salaria village, 50 km far from the district headquarters.
  • This sanctuary is also known as Kamdhenu Gau Abhyaranya.
  • The sanctuary is spread over 472 hectares and can be kept about 6000 cows.
  • The Samvarddhan Board operates 600 registered gaushalas in the state of MP and 1.4 lakh bovines are handled in these.
  • Its aim is to preserve the cattle, to enrich Indian breed, research the objects manufactured from Panchagavya, their production and to conduct research on organic fertilizers and pest control.
  • Medicines will be made from cow urine and biogas from cow dung.
  • The construction cost of this sanctuary is Rs. 32 crores.
  • This sanctuary was announced by Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan in January 2008.
  • Its bhumi pujan was done on December 24, 2012.

Reference:
http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/india-s-first-cow-sanctuary-opened-in-mp-s-malwa/story-g6xSFx4iOpWuctfD8Yip0J.html
http://www.hindustantimes.com/bhopal/mp-country-s-first-cow-sanctuary-remains-a-non-starter/story-rmwVirR04AOAAYvfWzSm7L.html