Mirzapur, 10 Jan (HS): The administration has taken a major

initiative to protect stray cattle in the district. Now, a dozen cattle

shelters in the district will be monitored from the district headquarters. For

this, CCTV cameras have been installed at all selected shelters, so that

activities there can be monitored 24 hours a day. The Animal Husbandry

Department has started the process of setting up a control room in the Vikas

Bhawan complex. Through the control room, the maintenance of cattle in the

shelters, the arrangement of fodder and water, and cleanliness will be

regularly monitored. This will also enable monitoring of the functioning of the

caretakers and immediate action will be possible in case of any negligence.

It was reported that the plan to install CCTV cameras had been pending for a

long time due to a lack of funds. Recently, after the government approved a sum

of 50,000 rupees for each camera, the work was completed expeditiously.

Chief Veterinary Officer Dr. Bhupendra Pathak stated that all cameras will be

connected as soon as the control room becomes operational. This will not only

ensure the safety of cattle, but also identify sick animals and provide timely

treatment. Veterinarians in the area will be immediately notified and sent to

the scene. This initiative is expected to further strengthen the cattle

protection system.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi