Stray cattle are considered as trouble by most people, but two organizations from Haturlim-Mayem in Bicholim taluka are fighting single-handedly to protect and treat these animals. The members of these organizations have now demanded that the government provide them with some help in their endeavour.
Bharat Swabhiman Kisan Sangh (BSKS) and Gomantak Gosevak Mahasangh (GGS) are in the service of spotting stray cattle and treating them. Recently, the organisations were in the news after doctors from the Indian Council of Agricultural Research, Old Goa, in a rare operation, had removed 5 kg of plastic from the abdomen of a cow.
“People always complain about stray cattle, but there are few who really try to understand the real problem behind the scene. Most of the time, cows are left free by the owners and they meet with accidents, and later they are never looked after by the owners,” said Mahesh Govekar of GGS, adding, “This is found in cities as well as villages, where cattle are not treated properly.”
“The cow is considered as a goddess in Hinduism, but people neglect it once it meets with an accident and sometimes it dies by the roadside. It is good that we have private organizations that look after such animals,” said Govekar.
GGS president Kamlakar Tari stated that their organization was started some five years back and was committed to this service.
“We bring cows that have met with an accident, are injured or other stray cows which do not have owners. The entire expense is borne by the members, trustees and other philanthropists,” said Tari, adding, “It would be great if the government could help us so that these animals can be given better facilities.”
