Maharashtra Declares Indigenous Cows as 'Rajyamata-Gomata'

The Maharashtra Government has declared indigenous cows as 'Rajyamata-Gomata,' considering their historical, spiritual, and scientific significance. This decision also emphasizes the importance of cow milk, ayurvedic treatments, and organic farming, underlining the cow's integral role in India's cultural and agricultural landscape ahead of state assembly elections.

The Maharashtra Government on Monday declared indigenous cows as 'Rajyamata-Gomata', citing their significance since the Vedic period, an official notification stated.

Factors influencing this decision include the nutritional value of indigenous cow milk for humans, their use in ayurveda and panchgavya treatment, and the benefits of cow manure in organic farming, according to a government resolution issued by the state Agriculture, Dairy Development, Animal Husbandry and Fisheries Department.

This decision, announced ahead of the state assembly elections, highlights the spiritual, scientific, and historical importance of cows in Indian society, an official noted. It underscores the cow's essential role in India's cultural landscape for centuries.

By recognizing the agricultural advantages of cow dung, which enhances soil fertility and contributes to human nutrition, the state government is also promoting sustainable farming practices, the official added.

(With inputs from agencies.)