A cattle shelter costing ₹7.23 crore has been built in Khatima for destitute cattle, adding to the state’s network of facilities providing animals with protected accommodation. The project is also intended to ease problems faced by farmers because of stray cattle.

The state government says more than 16,000 destitute cattle are currently being housed through cow shelters. The Khatima facility forms part of the same broader effort to provide safe shelter and improve cattle protection.

Facility aims to improve cattle care

According to the government’s account, the Khatima shelter has modern facilities to support the care and protection of cattle. Its stated purpose is to provide a safer place for animals without shelter and help ensure their better upkeep.

The project also has a direct agricultural relevance. Stray cattle can create difficulties for farmers, and the shelter is described as a step towards reducing that pressure. figures for the number of cattle the Khatima facility can accommodate or details about its operating arrangements is not yet available.

Wider shelter programme

The Khatima construction is part of continuing state-level work focused on cattle protection and accommodation for animals without shelter. Through cow shelters, more than 16,000 such cattle are currently receiving refuge across the state.

The government has linked this programme to 2 objectives: improving the conditions in which destitute cattle are kept and offering farmers relief from problems associated with stray animals. No further project timeline or administrative details have been provided.

Conclusion

The ₹7.23 crore Khatima shelter adds a modern facility to the state’s effort to house destitute cattle and address farmers’ concerns about stray animals.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What has been built in Khatima?

A cattle shelter for destitute cattle has been built in Khatima.

Q. What was the cost of the Khatima shelter?

The shelter was built at a cost of ₹7.23 crore.

Q. How many destitute cattle are housed across the state?

More than 16,000 destitute cattle are currently receiving shelter through cow shelters across the state.

Q. What facilities does the Khatima shelter have?

The facility has been described as having modern facilities for cattle care and protection.

Q. How could the shelter help farmers?

It is intended to provide relief to farmers facing difficulties caused by stray cattle.