Construction of the proposed Badri cow conservation centre at Bhararisain in Chamoli may begin soon, as approval is expected for 33 crore rupees. Animal Husbandry Minister Saurabh Bahuguna said the foundation stone could be laid after the funding is approved.
Speaking during the Uttarakhand Assembly session held at Bhararisain, the minister said approval for the project had already been received from the state government. He added that funding approval from the World Bank is expected within 15 to 20 days.
Proposed centre at Bhararisain
The planned facility is intended to support the conservation of the Badri cow and provide related infrastructure at Bhararisain, Uttarakhand’s summer capital. The government has decided to establish facilities for the breed as part of its conservation efforts.
Bahuguna said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also spoken repeatedly about the Badri cow and its conservation. The minister linked the proposed centre to the wider effort to protect the breed and improve the economic prospects of people involved in livestock rearing.
The project’s next major step will depend on the expected funding approval. If the 33 crore rupees is approved within the stated period, the foundation stone ceremony could follow soon afterwards, according to the minister.
Expected benefits for livestock keepers
The minister said conservation of the Badri cow could help local livestock keepers increase their earnings. Greater production of milk, curd and ghee is expected to create more opportunities for income in the area.
He also said Badri cow ghee could receive better prices. The proposed facilities are expected to support the availability of milk, ghee, paneer and other dairy products for consumers.
These benefits remain linked to the project’s implementation and the release of the proposed funding. The available information does not confirm a final date for construction or the foundation stone ceremony.
Conclusion
The Bhararisain Badri cow conservation centre has received state-level project approval, while approval for 33 crore rupees from the World Bank is expected within 15 to 20 days. The funding decision will determine when construction and the foundation stone ceremony can proceed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Where is the proposed Badri cow conservation centre planned?
It is planned at Bhararisain in Chamoli, Uttarakhand.
Q. How much funding is expected for the project?
Approval is expected for 33 crore rupees.
Q. When could the funding be approved?
Animal Husbandry Minister Saurabh Bahuguna said approval from the World Bank is expected within 15 to 20 days.
Q. Has the project received government approval?
The minister said the project has already received approval from the state government.
Q. What could the centre mean for local livestock keepers?
It could support Badri cow conservation and help increase income through milk, curd and ghee production.
Q. What ceremony may follow the funding approval?
The foundation stone for the centre may be laid after the proposed funding is approved.
