Cattle & Livestock

Last checked against the sources below on 20-10-2026. This is general information, not legal advice. Stray cattle on Gujarat’s city roads have led to injuries, deaths and several years of court cases. If you’ve heard about a “stray cattle policy” or a “cattle control law” and aren’t sure what’s actually in force, this guide sets

Last checked against the sources below on 20-10-2026. Donating fodder is one of the most direct ways to help a gaushala: it feeds the animals today. This guide explains how much cattle eat, what to buy, and how to make sure your donation is used well. For more on cattle, visit our cow hub. How

Last checked against official sources on 20-10-2026. The penalties below come from MCD’s 2010 policy; confirm current amounts with MCD. Stray cattle on Delhi’s roads are a danger to commuters and to the animals themselves. The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has powers to catch and impound them, and a complaint system for residents. This

Last checked against official sources on 13-10-2026. Every cow and buffalo in India is meant to carry a yellow ear tag with a 12-digit number, often called Pashu Aadhaar. If your animal’s tag has fallen off or been torn, it’s worth getting it replaced quickly. This guide explains why, and how. For more on cattle

Last checked against official sources on 13-10-2026. Scheme amounts change; confirm with your district animal husbandry office. People often search for an “adopt a cow” scheme, either to give a stray cow a home or to support one. Only one state, Uttar Pradesh, has an officially documented scheme that pays individuals to look after stray

Gujarat’s panjrapoles are some of India’s oldest animal shelters, run as charitable trusts. If you’re in Surat or Rajkot and want to visit, feed cows or donate, this guide covers two well-known ones and what to check first. For more on cattle care, visit our cow hub. Not an advertisement. No gaushala paid to be

Nagpur has several gaushalas on its edges, some of which take in rescued and abandoned cattle. If you want to visit, volunteer or donate, this guide lists some of them and what to check first. For more on cattle care, visit our cow hub. Not an advertisement. No gaushala paid to be listed here. Names,

Many pilgrims to Varanasi want to do gau seva during their visit. This guide lists some gaushalas in and around the city, with what to check before you donate. For more on cattle care, visit our cow hub. Not an advertisement. No gaushala paid to be listed here. Names, areas and timings are taken from

Lucknow has gaushalas both inside the city and on its outskirts, some attached to old temples. If you want to visit for gau seva or donate, this guide lists some of them and what to check first. For more on cattle care, visit our cow hub. Not an advertisement. No gaushala paid to be listed

If you live in Noida or Greater Noida and want to do gau seva, mark a family occasion or donate fodder, there are a few gaushalas within easy reach. This guide lists some of them and what to check first. For more on cattle care, visit our cow hub. Not an advertisement. No gaushala paid