BJP acts to end beef shortage in Goa: Starts importing meat from Maharashtra, Karnataka
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Its mainly to stop smuggling.
Rajnath Asks BSF to Check Cattle Smuggling Into Bangladesh -The New Indian Express
Last year 17 Lakh cattles were smuggled from India to Bangladesh.
No the ban is unfair thats what i meant
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Bringing back desi cows - The Hindu
Updated: April 6, 2015 10:06 IST
While exotic breeds need not be shunned, they should be used with caution and with technical precision keeping in mind the long-term consequences, adds Mr. Gupta.
Department of Animal Husbandry proposes two methods to revive the native breed
When was the last time you saw a desi cow, either foraging on garbage heaps in Bengaluru or on the grassy hills of Malnad?
Indigenous cattle breeds like Malnad Gidda native to the hilly districts or Deoni native to north Karnataka are disappearing from our landscape, with those cross-bred with imported Jersey and Holstein Friesians (HF) cows dominating the scene.
The Department of Animal Husbandry in Karnataka is now set to bring back the desi breeds in two ways: the first method planned is straight-breeding of the best among indigenous variety; the second is cross-breeding native ones with other native varieties within India rather than with the imported.
Protocol violations
This has become necessary because unscientific cross-breeding in violation of protocol (which mandates maintaining a 50:50 ratio in gene pool between native and exotic varieties) over the years has resulted in cows that are highly susceptible to diseases and difficult to maintain, says Harsh Gupta, Secretary to the Department of Animal Husbandry.
The first proposed method involves identifying the best-yielding 5 per cent of an indigenous breed and propagating the germplasm, which leads to improved yield over a few generations. “Indigenous breed are resilient, better suited to climatic condition and adjust to fodder availability,” says Mr. Gupta, adding that it was the cross-bred cattle that were worst hit by the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak.
From other States
The other change proposed is using breeds like Sahiwal from Punjab, Gir from Gujarat, and Tharparkar from Rajasthan for cross-breeding with local varieties instead of the imported ones. “We’ve depended on exotic imported breeds and never tried Indian high-yielding breeds,” says Mr. Gupta. An expert committee has been set up to identify the best native breeds.
While exotic breeds need not be shunned, they should be used with caution and with technical precision keeping in mind the long-term consequences, adds Mr. Gupta.
Holstein cow
Jersey cow
Smuggling of Indian Cattles 17 to 25 Lakhs just in 2015 . Its not small thing.
Selective breeding - The Hindu
Among the initiatives in the State Budget to salvage the declining stock of indigenous cattle is the use of ‘sexed semen’.
Through high-speed cell sorters that checks for X-chromosome (for female livestock) and Y-chromosome (for males), sexed semen (which is more expensive than conventional livestock sperm) can be used to produce offspring of the desired sex. The budget proposed provides sexed semen tubes at 50 per cent subsidy under the Central assistance programme.
At a recent national seminar here, agriculturists and scientists stressed the need for importing or adapting this technology for indigenous cattle and buffaloes. They pressed for using the technology for marginal cattle farmers, who will need a way to sustain the dwindling numbers of their stock. “Due to increasing farm mechanisation, it is becoming clear that males of livestock species are unwanted. Instead, sexed semen technology will allow for increasing the desired sex — females — to aid milk productivity of the farmer,” said K.P. Ramesha, Principal Scientist, National Dairy Research Institute of India.
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It appears Srikakulam has turned into a hub in the State for illegal transportation of cows which end up in reaching slaughter houses and fingers are being pointed to the absence of a stringent mechanism to control the menace. An estimation suggests that more than 1,000 cows are transported from here daily to the slaughterhouses in Kerala, Karnataka, Telangana and Tamil Nadu.
Each cow is priced in a range between Rs.7,000 to Rs.12,000, depending on its age and quality. It is alleged that Srikakulam is catering to the huge demand for beef and other products in the neighbouring States.
According to sources, cows in substantial numbers are brought from Odisha through various routes to weekly market centres at Badali, Kotturu, Kanchili, Kollivalasa, Mandasa, Chintada, Budumuru and other areas.
Later, they are crammed into lorries and transported to other States during night.
Further, the prevailing fodder scarcity in many mandals in the district is forcing farmers to sell out their cattle. The fast growing realty ventures in many mandals, especially in the areas abutting the National Highway, is eating into the grasslands in villages. Rise in wages of herdsmen has also become a burden on cattle owners.
Updated: April 6, 2015 10:06 IST
While exotic breeds need not be shunned, they should be used with caution and with technical precision keeping in mind the long-term consequences, adds Mr. Gupta.
Department of Animal Husbandry proposes two methods to revive the native breed
When was the last time you saw a desi cow, either foraging on garbage heaps in Bengaluru or on the grassy hills of Malnad?
Indigenous cattle breeds like Malnad Gidda native to the hilly districts or Deoni native to north Karnataka are disappearing from our landscape, with those cross-bred with imported Jersey and Holstein Friesians (HF) cows dominating the scene.
The Department of Animal Husbandry in Karnataka is now set to bring back the desi breeds in two ways: the first method planned is straight-breeding of the best among indigenous variety; the second is cross-breeding native ones with other native varieties within India rather than with the imported.
Protocol violations
This has become necessary because unscientific cross-breeding in violation of protocol (which mandates maintaining a 50:50 ratio in gene pool between native and exotic varieties) over the years has resulted in cows that are highly susceptible to diseases and difficult to maintain, says Harsh Gupta, Secretary to the Department of Animal Husbandry.
The first proposed method involves identifying the best-yielding 5 per cent of an indigenous breed and propagating the germplasm, which leads to improved yield over a few generations. “Indigenous breed are resilient, better suited to climatic condition and adjust to fodder availability,” says Mr. Gupta, adding that it was the cross-bred cattle that were worst hit by the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak.
From other States
The other change proposed is using breeds like Sahiwal from Punjab, Gir from Gujarat, and Tharparkar from Rajasthan for cross-breeding with local varieties instead of the imported ones. “We’ve depended on exotic imported breeds and never tried Indian high-yielding breeds,” says Mr. Gupta. An expert committee has been set up to identify the best native breeds.
While exotic breeds need not be shunned, they should be used with caution and with technical precision keeping in mind the long-term consequences, adds Mr. Gupta.
Holstein cow
Jersey cow
Smuggling of Indian Cattles 17 to 25 Lakhs just in 2015 . Its not small thing.
Selective breeding - The Hindu
Among the initiatives in the State Budget to salvage the declining stock of indigenous cattle is the use of ‘sexed semen’.
Through high-speed cell sorters that checks for X-chromosome (for female livestock) and Y-chromosome (for males), sexed semen (which is more expensive than conventional livestock sperm) can be used to produce offspring of the desired sex. The budget proposed provides sexed semen tubes at 50 per cent subsidy under the Central assistance programme.
At a recent national seminar here, agriculturists and scientists stressed the need for importing or adapting this technology for indigenous cattle and buffaloes. They pressed for using the technology for marginal cattle farmers, who will need a way to sustain the dwindling numbers of their stock. “Due to increasing farm mechanisation, it is becoming clear that males of livestock species are unwanted. Instead, sexed semen technology will allow for increasing the desired sex — females — to aid milk productivity of the farmer,” said K.P. Ramesha, Principal Scientist, National Dairy Research Institute of India.
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It appears Srikakulam has turned into a hub in the State for illegal transportation of cows which end up in reaching slaughter houses and fingers are being pointed to the absence of a stringent mechanism to control the menace. An estimation suggests that more than 1,000 cows are transported from here daily to the slaughterhouses in Kerala, Karnataka, Telangana and Tamil Nadu.
Each cow is priced in a range between Rs.7,000 to Rs.12,000, depending on its age and quality. It is alleged that Srikakulam is catering to the huge demand for beef and other products in the neighbouring States.
According to sources, cows in substantial numbers are brought from Odisha through various routes to weekly market centres at Badali, Kotturu, Kanchili, Kollivalasa, Mandasa, Chintada, Budumuru and other areas.
Later, they are crammed into lorries and transported to other States during night.
Further, the prevailing fodder scarcity in many mandals in the district is forcing farmers to sell out their cattle. The fast growing realty ventures in many mandals, especially in the areas abutting the National Highway, is eating into the grasslands in villages. Rise in wages of herdsmen has also become a burden on cattle owners.
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Maneka Gandhi bats for ban on cow slaughter
Kukke Subramanya , April 6, 2015, (Dakshina Kannada dist), DHNS
Union Minister of Women and Child Development Maneka Gandhi has stressed the need for a ban on cow slaughter in the country.
Speaking to mediapersons after offering prayers at the Kukke Subramanya temple on Sunday, the minister said that the increase in the number of illegal abattoirs across the country was a dangerous trend.
“An investigation has revealed that there are over 11,000 illegal abattoirs in Uttar Pradesh alone. The network is active in Mumbai too. Money coming into these centres through various means is used for the manufacture of bombs and purchase of arms, resulting in the rise in number of crimes in the country,” she said.
“The rise in animal killings is evident from the fact that there has been a decline in the tiger population in India. The challenge before the country is how to check the killing of animals. Hence, it is necessary to ban cow slaughter. The number of cows have also dwindled over a period of time,” she said.
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State Governments should work for legal abattoirs which would increase revenues for State and Central.
Kukke Subramanya , April 6, 2015, (Dakshina Kannada dist), DHNS
Union Minister of Women and Child Development Maneka Gandhi has stressed the need for a ban on cow slaughter in the country.
Speaking to mediapersons after offering prayers at the Kukke Subramanya temple on Sunday, the minister said that the increase in the number of illegal abattoirs across the country was a dangerous trend.
“An investigation has revealed that there are over 11,000 illegal abattoirs in Uttar Pradesh alone. The network is active in Mumbai too. Money coming into these centres through various means is used for the manufacture of bombs and purchase of arms, resulting in the rise in number of crimes in the country,” she said.
“The rise in animal killings is evident from the fact that there has been a decline in the tiger population in India. The challenge before the country is how to check the killing of animals. Hence, it is necessary to ban cow slaughter. The number of cows have also dwindled over a period of time,” she said.
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State Governments should work for legal abattoirs which would increase revenues for State and Central.
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Devendra Fadnavis: No plan to ban slaughter of other animals : India, News - India Today
April 7, 2015 | UPDATED 19:32 IST
Maharashtra government has no plan to ban slaughter of animals other than bulls and cows, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday said.
"I have spoken to Advocate General who has said that his statement in the court yesterday has been misinterpreted," Fadnavis said in the state Legislative Assembly here.
His statement came in the wake of demands from Shiv Sena members Arjun Khotkar and Sunil Prabhu, seeking to know the state's stand on Bombay High Court's query to the government as to why there is ban on slaughter of cows, bulls and bullocks only, amid reports in a section of media that the government might extend the ban.
Fadnavis said there is no restriction on the government to ban slaughter of other animals but there are no such judicial orders as well.
"Neither Advocate General Sunil Manohar has tabled such a view nor given any such reference," he said, adding, that the government has no stand regarding a blanket ban on slaughter of animals other than cows and bulls.
Earlier, Sunil Prabhu (Sena) quoted Manohar saying that the ban on slaughter of animals would be done in phases.
"This has created confusion in the minds of people," he said and sought clarification from the Chief Minister.
Another Sena legislator Arjun Khotkar had raised the similar issue through a point of propriety after the Question Hour.
The new Maharashtra Animal Preservation (Amendment) Act, banning slaughter of bulls and bullocks, was enforced by the BJP-led state government on March 4.
Under the law, anyone found selling beef or possessing it can be jailed for upto five years and fined Rs.10,000.
Meanwhile, chaotic scenes were witnessed in the state Legislative Council today, as Opposition parties and ruling alliance partner Shiv Sena opposed the Advocate General's statement on beef ban in the Bombay High Court yesterday.
Council Chairman Ramraje Nimbalkar asked the government to make a statement on the issue tomorrow.
Shiv Sena MLC Neelam Gorhe was the first to raise the issue that the government should clear its stand about not eating non-vegetarian food.
"The government has stated in the High Court through the Advocate General that the beef ban is just a beginning.
But many people earn from fishery and butchering. We support the government on beef (ban), but it cannot go on continuing like this. The government cannot ban food. Therefore, I demand that the government clear its stand on the issue," Gorhe said.
Supporting Gorhe, Leader of Opposition in Legislative Council Dhananjay Munde said the government is discreetly trying to tell the people that all should become vegetarians.
"What the government is trying to say actually is that all of us should become vegetarians. What will now happen to people who have bred goats, sheep and chicken and are in the business of catching fish?" Munde asked.
PWP MLC Jayant Patil said the government will next announce a ban on eating onions and garlic to please a section of people.
"When I read news about the Advocate General's statement, I could not sleep all night. Non-veg food is a part of my diet. Next, the government will ban onions and garlic to please certain people. It is not right to make any statement in court or announce a policy while the session is on," he said.
Congress MLC Manikrao Thakre said that non-vegetarian food is a part of the staple diet of maximum number of people in the state and the government's stand to ban certain foods is a serious matter that needs a debate.
"First, the government comes out with the Animal Preservation Act. Then the Advocate General says this was only the first step. Non-vegetarian food is eaten by maximum people. The government can't just decide to ban food that is eaten by people. This issue is very serious and cannot be left without a debate," Thakre said.
Taking cognisance of the issue and strong views of the members, Nibalkar asked the government to make a statement and clarify its stand on Wednesday.
April 7, 2015 | UPDATED 19:32 IST
Maharashtra government has no plan to ban slaughter of animals other than bulls and cows, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday said.
"I have spoken to Advocate General who has said that his statement in the court yesterday has been misinterpreted," Fadnavis said in the state Legislative Assembly here.
His statement came in the wake of demands from Shiv Sena members Arjun Khotkar and Sunil Prabhu, seeking to know the state's stand on Bombay High Court's query to the government as to why there is ban on slaughter of cows, bulls and bullocks only, amid reports in a section of media that the government might extend the ban.
Fadnavis said there is no restriction on the government to ban slaughter of other animals but there are no such judicial orders as well.
"Neither Advocate General Sunil Manohar has tabled such a view nor given any such reference," he said, adding, that the government has no stand regarding a blanket ban on slaughter of animals other than cows and bulls.
Earlier, Sunil Prabhu (Sena) quoted Manohar saying that the ban on slaughter of animals would be done in phases.
"This has created confusion in the minds of people," he said and sought clarification from the Chief Minister.
Another Sena legislator Arjun Khotkar had raised the similar issue through a point of propriety after the Question Hour.
The new Maharashtra Animal Preservation (Amendment) Act, banning slaughter of bulls and bullocks, was enforced by the BJP-led state government on March 4.
Under the law, anyone found selling beef or possessing it can be jailed for upto five years and fined Rs.10,000.
Meanwhile, chaotic scenes were witnessed in the state Legislative Council today, as Opposition parties and ruling alliance partner Shiv Sena opposed the Advocate General's statement on beef ban in the Bombay High Court yesterday.
Council Chairman Ramraje Nimbalkar asked the government to make a statement on the issue tomorrow.
Shiv Sena MLC Neelam Gorhe was the first to raise the issue that the government should clear its stand about not eating non-vegetarian food.
"The government has stated in the High Court through the Advocate General that the beef ban is just a beginning.
But many people earn from fishery and butchering. We support the government on beef (ban), but it cannot go on continuing like this. The government cannot ban food. Therefore, I demand that the government clear its stand on the issue," Gorhe said.
Supporting Gorhe, Leader of Opposition in Legislative Council Dhananjay Munde said the government is discreetly trying to tell the people that all should become vegetarians.
"What the government is trying to say actually is that all of us should become vegetarians. What will now happen to people who have bred goats, sheep and chicken and are in the business of catching fish?" Munde asked.
PWP MLC Jayant Patil said the government will next announce a ban on eating onions and garlic to please a section of people.
"When I read news about the Advocate General's statement, I could not sleep all night. Non-veg food is a part of my diet. Next, the government will ban onions and garlic to please certain people. It is not right to make any statement in court or announce a policy while the session is on," he said.
Congress MLC Manikrao Thakre said that non-vegetarian food is a part of the staple diet of maximum number of people in the state and the government's stand to ban certain foods is a serious matter that needs a debate.
"First, the government comes out with the Animal Preservation Act. Then the Advocate General says this was only the first step. Non-vegetarian food is eaten by maximum people. The government can't just decide to ban food that is eaten by people. This issue is very serious and cannot be left without a debate," Thakre said.
Taking cognisance of the issue and strong views of the members, Nibalkar asked the government to make a statement and clarify its stand on Wednesday.
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Beef eating programme to protest ban, Girish Karnad joins it
Bengaluru, Apr 9, 2015 (PTI)
Calling ban on beef as an act that was against the diverse food culture of our society, Left wing body Democratic Youth Federation of India and Dalit outfits today held a beef eating programme here that was attended by Jnanpith awardee Girish Karnad.
The event was organised in protest against the ban on beef in different parts of the country and also supported and attended another famous Kannada writer Dr K Marulasiddappa.
Protesters criticised the beef ban as an attempt to encroach upon the choice of food and against the diverse food culture of Indian society.
Both Karnad and Marulasiddappa did not eat beef,but said they support the event and stand against such ban.
"I don't want people to say that because I eat beef therefore I opposed the law. No, everyone has the right to practice...." Karnad said.
To a question he said "Who said large part our population doesn't eat beef? This nonsense is created by Brahmins;this is created by Hindutva protagonists. Vokkaligas, Muslims, Christians, Dalits and many other communities eat....then how is it against the practice of large population of this country?"
Marulasiddappa said "I have not eaten beef here because I don't follow that food habit, I have that right, but at the same time I don't have right to scorn at those who eat it. I have respect towards them."
Anticipating trouble as the event had invited a lot of opposition, police intervened and took away the eatables made of beef from the organisers.
Criticising the police action as undemocratic, organisers said, "this is against the law, we criticise this act by the police, ours was a peaceful programme, we have in no way affected the law and order situation."
Bengaluru, Apr 9, 2015 (PTI)
Calling ban on beef as an act that was against the diverse food culture of our society, Left wing body Democratic Youth Federation of India and Dalit outfits today held a beef eating programme here that was attended by Jnanpith awardee Girish Karnad.
The event was organised in protest against the ban on beef in different parts of the country and also supported and attended another famous Kannada writer Dr K Marulasiddappa.
Protesters criticised the beef ban as an attempt to encroach upon the choice of food and against the diverse food culture of Indian society.
Both Karnad and Marulasiddappa did not eat beef,but said they support the event and stand against such ban.
"I don't want people to say that because I eat beef therefore I opposed the law. No, everyone has the right to practice...." Karnad said.
To a question he said "Who said large part our population doesn't eat beef? This nonsense is created by Brahmins;this is created by Hindutva protagonists. Vokkaligas, Muslims, Christians, Dalits and many other communities eat....then how is it against the practice of large population of this country?"
Marulasiddappa said "I have not eaten beef here because I don't follow that food habit, I have that right, but at the same time I don't have right to scorn at those who eat it. I have respect towards them."
Anticipating trouble as the event had invited a lot of opposition, police intervened and took away the eatables made of beef from the organisers.
Criticising the police action as undemocratic, organisers said, "this is against the law, we criticise this act by the police, ours was a peaceful programme, we have in no way affected the law and order situation."
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Updated: April 15, 2015 05:40 IST
Medak animal husbandry surpasses target in artificial insemination
R. Avadhani
In a move to improve the conditions of the farming community and boost the dairy sector, the animal husbandry department in Medak district has conducted a record number of 1,64,377 artificial insemination against a target of 1,44,000 cattle during last year.
Out of these one lakh artificial inseminations were performed for buffalos followed by 30,000 for Jersey, 10,000 each Holstein Friesian (HF), Deoni and Ongole cattle through the 236 veterinary clinics spread across the district. Depending on resource availability and traditional practices, the farmers are opting for different varieties of cattle insemination. For instance, the lambada people residing at areas like Narayanakhed, Kulcharam, Kangti, Kalher, Shankarampet and Nyalaka would opt for Ongole cattle as they feel that having these animals as a social status. They prefer to have herds of animals and some families will have about 20 to 30 animals. Farmers at Zaheerabad area will go for Deoni cattle which they feel as local and perfectly suitable for weather conditions. However, farmers with good resources like water, fodder and having large chunk of land are opting for Jersey and HF as rearing these cattle needs some extra precautions and needs more fodder and water supply. Farmers from Gajwel, Siddipet and surrounding areas prefer these animals.
“These animals yield between 3,000 to Rs. 3,500 litres of milk for each lactation. That will considerably improve the financial condition of farmers as an additional income source,” Dr. Laxma Reddy, Joint Director, Animal Husbandry, told The Hindu.
The result of artificial insemination was very impressive as well. Calf birth rate was put at 45 per cent with 51,204 calves being born out of the artificial insemination.
Medak animal husbandry surpasses target in artificial insemination
R. Avadhani
In a move to improve the conditions of the farming community and boost the dairy sector, the animal husbandry department in Medak district has conducted a record number of 1,64,377 artificial insemination against a target of 1,44,000 cattle during last year.
Out of these one lakh artificial inseminations were performed for buffalos followed by 30,000 for Jersey, 10,000 each Holstein Friesian (HF), Deoni and Ongole cattle through the 236 veterinary clinics spread across the district. Depending on resource availability and traditional practices, the farmers are opting for different varieties of cattle insemination. For instance, the lambada people residing at areas like Narayanakhed, Kulcharam, Kangti, Kalher, Shankarampet and Nyalaka would opt for Ongole cattle as they feel that having these animals as a social status. They prefer to have herds of animals and some families will have about 20 to 30 animals. Farmers at Zaheerabad area will go for Deoni cattle which they feel as local and perfectly suitable for weather conditions. However, farmers with good resources like water, fodder and having large chunk of land are opting for Jersey and HF as rearing these cattle needs some extra precautions and needs more fodder and water supply. Farmers from Gajwel, Siddipet and surrounding areas prefer these animals.
“These animals yield between 3,000 to Rs. 3,500 litres of milk for each lactation. That will considerably improve the financial condition of farmers as an additional income source,” Dr. Laxma Reddy, Joint Director, Animal Husbandry, told The Hindu.
The result of artificial insemination was very impressive as well. Calf birth rate was put at 45 per cent with 51,204 calves being born out of the artificial insemination.
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Drop in cattle seizures on Indo-Bangla border during NDA regime - The Times of India
According to data provided by BSF to the home ministry, the border guarding force apprehends about 1.2 lakh smuggled cattle on an average every year. This has largely remained unchanged in the past three years. If anything, it recorded a drop in 2014.
In 2012, BSF arrested 285 smugglers and seized 1,20,724 cattle. This increased to 421 smugglers and 1,22,000 cattle the next year. In 2014, it dropped to 386 smugglers and 1,09,999 cattle. NDA ruled the Centre through greater part of 2014. Even in January, 2015, the figures (52 smugglers and 12,835 cattle) do not point any exponential rise in seizures.
Asked if BSF had provided the minister with actual figures before he made the statement, an officer replied in the negative. A home ministry official said, "It is a routine that whenever a home minister visits the forces, he praises it. It helps boost the morale of the troops. The current home minister is a well-wisher of the forces and has been doing a lot for them. Whatever he spoke that day was more out of sentiment."
Addressing BSF troops at Angrail in West Bengal earlier this month, Singh was quoted by agencies as having said, "I am told prices of beef in Bangladesh have gone up by 30% recently due to heightened vigil by BSF against cattle smuggling. You further intensify your vigil so that the cattle smuggling stops completely and prices of beef in Bangladesh escalates 70 to 80 per cent more so that people of Bangladesh give up eating beef."
According to data provided by BSF to the home ministry, the border guarding force apprehends about 1.2 lakh smuggled cattle on an average every year. This has largely remained unchanged in the past three years. If anything, it recorded a drop in 2014.
In 2012, BSF arrested 285 smugglers and seized 1,20,724 cattle. This increased to 421 smugglers and 1,22,000 cattle the next year. In 2014, it dropped to 386 smugglers and 1,09,999 cattle. NDA ruled the Centre through greater part of 2014. Even in January, 2015, the figures (52 smugglers and 12,835 cattle) do not point any exponential rise in seizures.
Asked if BSF had provided the minister with actual figures before he made the statement, an officer replied in the negative. A home ministry official said, "It is a routine that whenever a home minister visits the forces, he praises it. It helps boost the morale of the troops. The current home minister is a well-wisher of the forces and has been doing a lot for them. Whatever he spoke that day was more out of sentiment."
Addressing BSF troops at Angrail in West Bengal earlier this month, Singh was quoted by agencies as having said, "I am told prices of beef in Bangladesh have gone up by 30% recently due to heightened vigil by BSF against cattle smuggling. You further intensify your vigil so that the cattle smuggling stops completely and prices of beef in Bangladesh escalates 70 to 80 per cent more so that people of Bangladesh give up eating beef."
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Updated: April 23, 2015 01:42 IST
‘No religious angle to beef ban’ - The Hindu
Beef traders stage a protest at Azad Maidan in Mumbai against the ban on cattle slaughter in Maharashtra. File photo: Vivek Bendre
The Maharashtra government on Wednesday told the Bombay High Court that its decision to ban cattle slaughter was not connected to religion.
“Religion has nothing to do with it. That is not the State’s contention,” Advocate-General Sunil Manohar told a Division Bench of justices V.M. Kanade and M.S. Sonak, during the hearing of intervention application from various organisations.
The court too expressed the view that the scope of petitions challenging Sections 5 (d) of the Maharashtra Animal Preservation (Amendment) Act did not encompass the aspect of religion.
“It has neither been argued by the petitioners, nor the State,” Justice Kanade pointed out.
The remarks from the court and the State came when advocates intervening in the matter brought up the issue of religion in their arguments.
“There is a myth created by some people who overlook the aspect that the ban is related to agricultural economy. In the Sanatana religion, the cow is not sacred. It is made sacred because of its utility,” said advocate Rakesh Kumar, representing one of the petitioners.
Another advocate, Subhash Jha, representing the organisation Vardhaman Parivar, invoked the Mahabharata, in which Arjun saves the cow progeny. “Even our freedom struggle started with Mangal Pandey [sepoy working under the British East India Company who revolted against using cartridges which had cow fat as a lubricant],” he said.
‘Plenty of other things to eat’
Mr. Manohar further said that Section 5 (d) which prohibits possession of the flesh of cow, bull or bullock slaughtered outside the State of Maharashtra was only a partial regulation.
“There are plenty of other things to eat. The court will have to decide if the right to eat a particular type of meat is a core right or a fringe right,” he said.
Maintaining that “no irreparable injury” would be caused because of Section 5 (d), Mr. Manohar said the petitioners’ case was not sustainable.
‘No religious angle to beef ban’ - The Hindu
Beef traders stage a protest at Azad Maidan in Mumbai against the ban on cattle slaughter in Maharashtra. File photo: Vivek Bendre
The Maharashtra government on Wednesday told the Bombay High Court that its decision to ban cattle slaughter was not connected to religion.
“Religion has nothing to do with it. That is not the State’s contention,” Advocate-General Sunil Manohar told a Division Bench of justices V.M. Kanade and M.S. Sonak, during the hearing of intervention application from various organisations.
The court too expressed the view that the scope of petitions challenging Sections 5 (d) of the Maharashtra Animal Preservation (Amendment) Act did not encompass the aspect of religion.
“It has neither been argued by the petitioners, nor the State,” Justice Kanade pointed out.
The remarks from the court and the State came when advocates intervening in the matter brought up the issue of religion in their arguments.
“There is a myth created by some people who overlook the aspect that the ban is related to agricultural economy. In the Sanatana religion, the cow is not sacred. It is made sacred because of its utility,” said advocate Rakesh Kumar, representing one of the petitioners.
Another advocate, Subhash Jha, representing the organisation Vardhaman Parivar, invoked the Mahabharata, in which Arjun saves the cow progeny. “Even our freedom struggle started with Mangal Pandey [sepoy working under the British East India Company who revolted against using cartridges which had cow fat as a lubricant],” he said.
‘Plenty of other things to eat’
Mr. Manohar further said that Section 5 (d) which prohibits possession of the flesh of cow, bull or bullock slaughtered outside the State of Maharashtra was only a partial regulation.
“There are plenty of other things to eat. The court will have to decide if the right to eat a particular type of meat is a core right or a fringe right,” he said.
Maintaining that “no irreparable injury” would be caused because of Section 5 (d), Mr. Manohar said the petitioners’ case was not sustainable.
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Jharkhand to strictly enforce Prevention of Cow Slaughter Act | Zee News
Ranchi: Jharkhand will strictly enforce the Prevention of Cow Slaughter Act, 2005, to stop cow slaughter and sale of beef in the state.
"The deputy commissioners have been asked to enforce the Act strictly," Animal Husbandry Secretary Pradip Kumar told PTI here on Monday.
The Act was already there and letters have been sent to all district deputy commissioners in this regard, he added.
During his budget speech on March 3 last, Chief Minister Raghubar Das had underlined that the Act would be enforced effectively in Jharkhand and a complete ban would be imposed on smuggling of cows.
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Ranchi: Jharkhand will strictly enforce the Prevention of Cow Slaughter Act, 2005, to stop cow slaughter and sale of beef in the state.
"The deputy commissioners have been asked to enforce the Act strictly," Animal Husbandry Secretary Pradip Kumar told PTI here on Monday.
The Act was already there and letters have been sent to all district deputy commissioners in this regard, he added.
During his budget speech on March 3 last, Chief Minister Raghubar Das had underlined that the Act would be enforced effectively in Jharkhand and a complete ban would be imposed on smuggling of cows.
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Govt should ban beef export: Shankaracharya | Zee News
Nagpur: A prominent Hindu religious leader on Saturday demanded a countrywide ban on slaughter of cows and asked the Centre to stop export of beef.
Swami Swaroopanand Saraswati, the Shankaracharya of Dwarka Peeth, also hailed the Maharashtra government's move to expand cow slaughter ban law to bring bulls and bullocks under its ambit.
Talking to reporters here, the nonogenarian seer said "we must congratulate the Maharashtra government for (expanding) the cow slaughter law. This Act should be implemented throughout the country."
"India is a Hindu majority country still we produce a huge quantity of beef. India is the biggest exporter of beef which is shameful for us. The government should ban export of beef and we must protect cows by all means," he added.
To a question, the Shankaracharya said despite Prime Minister Narendra Modi's assertion to curb corruption, bribe taking is rampant in the country. This is because of degradation of moral values and ethics in society.
On the upcoming Kumbh Mela in Nashik, he urged the Maharashtra government to focus on cleaning the Godavari river, on whose banks the mega religious event will take place.
"Godavari is so polluted and it is not fit for bathing. The government should first clean the river," he added.
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Govt should ban beef export: Shankaracharya | Zee News
Nagpur: A prominent Hindu religious leader on Saturday demanded a countrywide ban on slaughter of cows and asked the Centre to stop export of beef.
Swami Swaroopanand Saraswati, the Shankaracharya of Dwarka Peeth, also hailed the Maharashtra government's move to expand cow slaughter ban law to bring bulls and bullocks under its ambit.
Talking to reporters here, the nonogenarian seer said "we must congratulate the Maharashtra government for (expanding) the cow slaughter law. This Act should be implemented throughout the country."
"India is a Hindu majority country still we produce a huge quantity of beef. India is the biggest exporter of beef which is shameful for us. The government should ban export of beef and we must protect cows by all means," he added.
To a question, the Shankaracharya said despite Prime Minister Narendra Modi's assertion to curb corruption, bribe taking is rampant in the country. This is because of degradation of moral values and ethics in society.
On the upcoming Kumbh Mela in Nashik, he urged the Maharashtra government to focus on cleaning the Godavari river, on whose banks the mega religious event will take place.
"Godavari is so polluted and it is not fit for bathing. The government should first clean the river," he added.
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Three booked for cow slaughter | Siasat
Mumbai , June 09:
Three persons have been booked for alleged cow slaughter in Madanpura area here, police said today.
Chand Quereshi, Sultan Quereshi and Hussain Langda were booked yesterday under relevant sections of Maharashtra Animal Preservation (Amendment) Act after a raid was conducted following a complaint by animal activist Chetan Sharma.
Maharashtra Animal Preservation (Amendment) Act enforced in March this year by the Maharashtra government, bans slaughter of cows, bulls and bullocks.
"After filing the complaint we have registered a case against three accused and are investigating into the matter," senior police inspector of Nagpada police station Shivaji Kadam said.
One bullock was rescued from the spot and has been sent to corporation-run animal shelter in Malad, he said.
Police has been regularly getting inputs that all the accused were involved in illegal slaughter of cow and bullocks in Madanpura.
"There are almost 1000 big and small slaughter houses that are being run illegally throughout the city that need immediate crackdown. Despite the ban, sale of beef is still rampant," Sharma said.
Mumbai , June 09:
Three persons have been booked for alleged cow slaughter in Madanpura area here, police said today.
Chand Quereshi, Sultan Quereshi and Hussain Langda were booked yesterday under relevant sections of Maharashtra Animal Preservation (Amendment) Act after a raid was conducted following a complaint by animal activist Chetan Sharma.
Maharashtra Animal Preservation (Amendment) Act enforced in March this year by the Maharashtra government, bans slaughter of cows, bulls and bullocks.
"After filing the complaint we have registered a case against three accused and are investigating into the matter," senior police inspector of Nagpada police station Shivaji Kadam said.
One bullock was rescued from the spot and has been sent to corporation-run animal shelter in Malad, he said.
Police has been regularly getting inputs that all the accused were involved in illegal slaughter of cow and bullocks in Madanpura.
"There are almost 1000 big and small slaughter houses that are being run illegally throughout the city that need immediate crackdown. Despite the ban, sale of beef is still rampant," Sharma said.
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@Hindustani78 ........ what's with you consistent butt hurt over beef ban ? Get over it and get a life. 
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@Hindustani78 ........ what's with you consistent butt hurt over beef ban ? Get over it and get a life.
Cow slaughter is banned in India.
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