PROJECT REPORT

Of

UTTARAKHAND

KAMDHENU

GOSHALA (Under ‘AKHANDA YOGA DHAM TRUST’)

INTRODUCTION

M/s “UTTARAKHAND KAMDHENU GOSHALA” will be a unit of “AKHANDA YOGA

DHAM TRUST” based at Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, to be established for production of milk to

service the nation. The Trust is constituted as an Indian Trust act of 1882.

Dairy Farming

1. Why do Dairy Farming ?

1.1 - Dairying is an important source of subsidiary income to small/marginal farmers and

agricultural laborers. The manure from animals provides a good source of organic matter

for improving soil fertility and crop yields. The gober gas from the dung is used as fuel for

domestic purposes as also for running engines for drawing water from well. The surplus

fodder and agricultural by-products are gainfully utilized for feeding the animals. Almost all

draught power for farm operations and transportation is supplied by bullocks. Since

agriculture is mostly seasonal, there is a possibility of finding employment throughout the

year for many persons through dairy farming. Thus, dairy also provides employment

throughout the year. The main beneficiaries of dairy programmes are small/marginal

farmers and landless laborers. A farmer can earn a gross surplus of about Rs. 12,000 per

year from a unit consisting of 2 milking Cows. The capital investment required for

purchase of 2 Cows is Rs. 25000/-. Even after paying a sum of Rs. 6000/- per annum

towards repayment of the loan and interest the farmer can earn a net surplus of Rs. 6000 -

9000/- approximately per year. (For details see model scheme enclosed). Even more profits

can be earned depending upon the breed of animal, managerial skills and marketing

potential.

Dairy Development

The Indian Dairy Industry has acquired substantial growth from the 1990 an annual

output of over 100.9 million tones of milk at the end of 2006-07. India's milk output has

not only placed the industry first in the world, but also represents sustained growth in the

availability of milk and milk products.

Strengthening Infrastructure for Quality and Clean Milk Production

Our scheme was launched in July-2005, with the main objective of improving the quality of

raw milk produced at the village level in the country, under this scheme.

Milk and Milk Product Order-1992

The Government of India notified the Milk and Milk Product Order on June 1992. As per

the provisions of this order, any person/dairy plant handling more than 10,000 liters per

day of milk or 500 MT of milk solids per annum needs to be registered with the registering

authority appointed by the Central Government.

So far Central Registering Authority and State Registering Authority have granted

registration to 800 units with a combined capacity of 900 lakh liters per day of milk up to

31.3.2008. During the year 2007-08, the Central Registering Authority granted 7 new

Registration Certificates in private sector for a capacity of 20.90 lakh litre per day. Now

MMPO has been subsumed as Milk and Milk Products Regulation under section 99 of

Food, Safety and Standard Act, 2006, implemented by Ministry of Health & Family

Welfare.

1.2 - According to World Bank estimates about 75 per cent of India's 940 million people

are in 5.87 million villages, cultivating over 145 million hectares of cropland. Average farm

size is about 1.66 hectares. Among 70 million rural households, 42 per cent operate up to

2 hectares and 37 per cent are landless households. These landless and small farmers have

in their possession 53 per cent of the animals and produce 51 per cent of the milk. Thus,

small / marginal farmers and land less agricultural laborers play a very important role in

milk production of the country. Dairy farming can also be taken up as a main occupation

around big urban centers where the demand for milk is high.

1. 3 - For dairy schemes with very large outlays, detailed reports will have to be prepared.

The items of finance would include capital asset items such as purchase of milch animals,

construction of sheds, purchase of equipments etc. The feeding cost during the initial

period of one/two months is capitalized and given as term loan. Facilities such as cost of

land development, fencing, and digging of well, commissioning of diesel engine/pump set,

electricity connections, essential servants' quarters, godown, transport vehicle, milk

processing facilities etc. can be considered for loan. Cost of land is not considered for loan.

However, if land is purchased for setting up a dairy farm, its cost can be treated as party's

margin up to 10% of the total cost of project.

1.4 - A Scheme can be prepared by a beneficiary after consulting local technical persons of

State animal husbandry department, dairy co-operative society/union/federation/

commercial dairy farmers. If possible, the beneficiaries should also visit progressive dairy

farmers and government/military/agricultural university dairy farm in the vicinity and

discuss the profitability of dairy farming. A good practical training and experience in dairy

farming will be highly desirable. The dairy co-operative societies established in the villages

as a result of efforts by the Dairy Development Department of State Government and

National Dairy Development Board would provide all supporting facilities particularly

marketing of fluid milk. Nearness of dairy farm to such a society, veterinary aid centre,

artificial insemination centre should be ensured. There is a good demand for milk, if the

dairy farm is located near urban centre.

The scheme should include information on land, livestock markets, availability of water,

feeds, fodders, veterinary aid, breeding facilities, marketing aspects, training facilities,

experience of the farmer and the type of assistance available from State Government, dairy

society/union/federation.

The scheme should also include information on the number of and types of animals to be

purchased, their breeds, production performance, cost and other relevant input and output

costs with their description. Based on this, the total cost of the project, margin money to be

provided by the beneficiary, requirement of bank loan, estimated annual expenditure,

income, profit and loss statement, repayment period, etc. can be worked out and shown in

the Project report. A format developed for formulation of dairy development schemes is

given as Annexure I.

SCOPE

Milk & its Dairy Farming is National Importance product in today as well world is playing

a very important role, The total milk production in the country for the year 2001-02 was

estimated at 84.6 million metric tonnes. Despite its being the largest milk producer in the

world, India's per capita availability of milk is one of the lowest in the world, although it is

high by developing country standards. The per capita availability of milk, which declined

during the 1950s and 1960s (from 124 grams per day in 1950-51 to 121 grams in 1973-74)

expanded substantially during the 1980s and 1990s and reached about 226 grams per day

in 2001-02 The per capita consumption of milk and milk products in India is among the

highest in Asia, but it is still growing. It is still below the world average of 285 grams per

day, and also the minimum nutritional requirement of 280 grams per day as recommended

by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) (see Sharma et.al., 2003).

On this concern, Dehradun, Haridwar and Rishikesh are very rich trading cities. This area

has a wide market for food grains, sweet shops. Departmental store, Dhramshala. Tourists

always come to these cities and hotels dharmshalas; restaurants and sweets shops always

require milk & its products. The Project has a very good demand for milk product in these

areas.

ORGANISATION & MANAGEMENT

The founder of the institute Yogiraj Pranab Chaitanya ji has devoted whole of his

life for the services of the mankind with a noble cause of making people healthy physically

and mentally through Yoga & Meditation, controlled & natural diet Organic-foods and

disciplined life style. At the age of 22 years he got qualified as MBA from Calcutta. He

could have chosen a brilliant career in management but his dreams were different. He

decided to devote his life for services of the mankind. With the fast changing lifestyle of

human being various disease like diabetes, Heart Problems, asthma, polio, paralysis,

arthritis, gouts, cancer, epilepsy, hyper-tension, hypo-tension, insomnia, neuralgia, obesity,

etc have become very common. These diseases cause reduction in life span. Yogiraj Pranab

Chaitanya ji learnt the ancient therapies e.g. yoga and meditation, acupuncture &

acupressure, magnetic therapies, pranic-healing, chromopathy, pancha-tattwa, shat-karma

and yogic-kriyas etc. and got various diplomas on alternative therapies. He started using

these techniques for the betterment of human being since 1991. He is engaged in

organizing various Yoga camps, seminars every year in different parts of the country. He

does so with the help of contribution and donations from public and other social

organizations. In 1996 he made a public charitable trust named 'AKHANDA YOGA

DHAM TRUST' (A.Y.D.T) with a sole aim to serve the mankind. This charitable trust is

based on the ancient glory of India and is beyond the barrier of caste, creed and religion.

This also depicts the Golden civilization of Aryavat. Several thousands of people are getting

peace, good health as well as harmonious life by coming in contact with A.Y.D.T.

In our present-day society, everybody is rapidly running toward super-development in

a very short time. People have little time for their physical and mental health, and there is a

ubiquitous form of thought pollution that has led people in search of immediate pleasure.

In doing so, humans are ignoring the side effects of these hurries, which result in the

manifestation of mental and physical problems and diseases. Unfortunately, traditional

medicines are reducing the resistance, immune power, and lifespan of humankind. These

effects are also causing a large financial loss to humanity. However, all of these chronic and

acute diseases can be prevented by coming back into harmony with nature.

EFFECT:

The rural / village people and the urbanites have come forward and have highly appreciated the

approach, presented through individual health and spiritual problems, have seriously become

spiritually/Mentally/Physically/Health conscious to extent that people have sought to take care of

health, drink pure/protected water, take balanced diet, and are maintaining active food, work and

spiritual habits.

People have become environmentally conscious, and have awakened and responded

positively to become Eco-friendly and nature lovers. Women have gained recognition and respect

in society and have become self conscious, society/Eco-friendly and have resolved to make

quantum sacrifices for child education. With the introduction Yoga Culture with Nature cure

systems, life expectancy rate in our area has increased.

(A) Technical Feasibility - this would briefly include -

1. Nearness of the selected area to veterinary, breeding and milk collection centre and the

financing bank's branch.

2. Availability of good quality animals in nearby livestock market.

The distribution of important breeds of cattle’s are given in Annexure II.

The reproductive and productive performance of cattle breeds is given in Annexure III.

3. Availability of training facilities.

4. Availability of good grazing ground/lands.

5. Green/dry fodder, concentrate feed, medicines etc.

6. Availability of veterinary aid/breeding centers and milk marketing facilities near the scheme

area.

(B) Economic Viability - this would briefly include -

1. Unit Cost - The average unit cost of dairy animals for some of the States is given in

Annexure IV.

2. Input cost for feeds and fodders, veterinary aid, breeding of animals, insurance, labour and

other overheads.

3. Output costs i.e. sale price of milk, manure, gunny bags, male/female calves, other

miscellaneous items etc.

4. Income-expenditure statement and annual gross surplus.

5. Cash flow analysis.

Other documents such as security aspects, margin money requirements etc. are also examined. A

field visit to the scheme area is undertaken for conducting a techno-economic feasibility study for

appraisal of the scheme.

Unit Cost

Each Regional Office has constituted a State Level Unit Cost Committee under the Chairmanship

of RO-in-charges and with the members from developmental agencies, commercial banks and

cooperative banks to review the unit cost of various investments once in six months. The same is

circulated among the banks for their guidance. These costs are only indicative in nature and banks

are free to finance any amount depending upon the availability of assets.

Margin Money

Defined farmers into three different categories and where subsidy is not available the minimum

down payment as shown below is collected from the beneficiaries.

Our activities

Helpline: We run a helpline where citizens can call to inform about sick or stray cows and calves,

in the area.

Transportation: In association with volunteers, we arrange to bring the cattle to the campus.

Care: We care for the stray, ill-nourished and helpless cows by providing them food, shelter and

medical facilities.

Goseva means serving the cows. Bhagavat Geeta describes how Lord Krishna cared for the cows

and calves every morning, by taking them to graze on the Govardhana hill. We should also try to

serve the cows with similar attitude - by providing means for their food, shelter and medication.

Our mission is to care for stray, abandoned cows, bulls, retired oxen, and orphaned calves. We

provide them hay, flour, fresh grass, clean water, medical attention and a place where they can

recuperate from injuries and stay peacefully. But there are thousands of cattle requiring attention

and unless protected, they are destined to subsist on refuse and become plagued by various

debilitating and often terminal diseases, suffer injury from careless motorists, or worse, be

abducted and transported in very inhumane ways to the growing number of modern

slaughterhouses.

Thus there is an urgent need to act.

DETAILS OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE REQUIRED Required financial assistance from GLOBAL FUNDS For the proposed project

Under the scheme are as follows: - Cost of Project :- Details Cost

Amount

(A) Grant required for the expansion

plan: Land 10 Acre @ Rs. 10000000/- at

Rishikesh

10,00,00,000

10,00,00,000

10,00,00,000

(I) Non Recurring Grants: -

- Cost of construction of Cow-Shed- (25

Sheds x 5600 sq ft. = 140,000 sq ft. X

300/- sq. ft.)

4,20,00,000

Administration Building 4350 sq ft.700

Staff Accommodation : 5550 sq ft. 700 69,30,000

- Cost of Computer & Furniture’s

( 15 x 30,000)+ 1000,000

14,50,000

- Cost of Beds & Mattresses

(150units @ 5000/-)

7,50,000

Cost of Cows 5000.@ Rs.5000/- 2,50,00,000 Machineries & Equipments: -

Mobile Van & Vehicles: -

2 Tractor & Trolley

3 Truck

3 Car

1,50,00,000

10,00,000

30,00,000

15,00,000

5 Van 18,00,000

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9,84,30,000

9,84,30,000

(ii) Recurring grants for salary payment to

proposed new appointees: -

- 25 Technical Staff & Physicians

(10,000x25x12) for 1 Year

30,00,000

-100 Non- Technical Staff (5,000/-

x100x12 months)for 1 year

60,00,000

----------------- 90,00,000

Telephone Bills 10no. x 3000x12

Electricity Bills 10,000x 12

Printing & Stationary

Fuel & Vehicles maintenance

Accounting & Audits fees

Traveling & Conveyance

Staff Welfare Exps.

3,60,000

1,20,000

1,50,000

15,00,000

25,000

1,00,000

6,00,000

28,55,000

Fodder for 5000 Cows @ Rs.30/ x365

days

5,47,50,000 5,47,50,000

(B) Recurring Grants for Camps: -

Expenses for 12 camps for Social

Awareness and health-management

programmes

(@ Rest. 50,000 per camp).

6,00,000

6,00,000

6,72,05,000

Corpus Fund required

2,00,00,000 2,00,00,000

Total amount of grant required

28,56,35,000

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Or Say Rest. Rs. 30 Crores means $

6,000,000= US. Dollars (six

million US. Dollars only )

Means of Finance:-

Own Contribution & Local Donation: -

Grants From Govt. & Institutions: -

Grants From Foreign Donors & Global

Funds Company: -

2,85,63,500

5,70,71,500

20,00,00,000

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28,56,35,000

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Need only

$ 58, 00,000= (six

million US.

Dollars only)

COST OF PROJECT & MEANS OF FINANCE :

a. Land: The trust having some Land at Rishikesh and which has also started

functioning. The trust proposes to purchase the land for the purpose of

construction Cow-Shed, Administration building, Staff Quarters and Open

Firming-Land of existing project at Rishikesh. The land will cost about 5 acre (4840

x 5= 24200 Sq.Yds.)@ Rs. 2 Crore per Acre i.e. for Rs. 10 Crore. The trust will be

able to extend its activities to same more villages of Uttarakhand region and

throughout the India,

b. Building: Apart from the existing building following building is also proposed to be

constructed.

1. Cow-Shed (for 5000 cows) 200 cows each in a shed

(200 x 28 = 5600 sq ft.) x 25 Sheds

25 Sheds x 5600 sq ft. = 140,000 sq ft. (15,556 sq yds.)

2. Administration Building

30 x 60 MD. Office 1800

30 x 60 Staff Office 1800

15 x 25 Toilet 375

15 x 25 Rest Room 375

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4350 sq ft.

3. Staff Accommodation:

25 Technical Staff, 10x15x12 = 1800 sq ft.

100 Non- Technical Staff, 10x15 x25= 3750 sq ft.

5550 sq ft.

Products sold / Donations Needed

Product Sold: no products are sold at present

Monetary donations possible:

� Any Amount for the shelter & treatment of stray & injured cow Upto Rs. 50000 - 1 lakh

� For setting up a mobile dispensary for sick cows : Above Rs. - 1 lakh

� Particular of Donation / Contribution Rupees

� One Shed (Goshala) 2,51,000/-

� Donate a Cow (any one of Indian Breed cow) 25,000/-

� One year expense of one Cow 30/- x 365 days = 10,950/-

� Gopooja on any particular day (Havan, Go-Grass) 1,100/-

� Go-Grass for one day (5000 cows x 30/- ) = 150,000/-

� Care For one cow for a month = 1,500/-

� Go-Grass for a cow for one day 51/-

Feedback to donor: Name of donor shall be mentioned on website

Info available for donor to decide: Photos, certificate from auditor or purchase bill, as required by

the donor, shall be provided Comments: activity report or financial annual report can be provided.

Cows in this gaushala presently, several others have been returned to their respective owners after

treatment.

In Addition to providing fodder and shelter to these cows we have also made arrangement for the

treatment of sick and injured cows. Two qualified veterinary doctors have been engaged for this

purpose. All this work is being done with The money donated by kind hearted donors, many of

whom have become members of our society.

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We need donation in kind like fodder straw, Green, grains, cattle feed, medicines for animals etc...

& you are welcome to adopt stray cattle like dog, cow, ass, Donkey & we are ready to care, treat &

shelter your adopted animals in our , Interested donors may contact: - Managing Committee of

“AKHANDA YOGA DHAM TRUST” at Rishikesh ,

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SOURCE OF FUNDING The Trust Board can receives grants, subsidies and financial assistance from the State

Government, Central Government or Any other source and it may raise loans from

Banks/International bodies/any other financing agencies and generate Funds by sale of

semen/embryos or by providing/generating funds by sale of genetic material like frozen

Semen/embryos and live breeding animals and all such receipts shall be credited to the fund.

In addition to this levy of fee on the export of animals and imposition of cases on the licensed

capacity of milk plant is also a source of income to the Dairy Trust - Board.

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At “UTTARAKHAND KAMDHENU GOSHALA”, we have to maintain no.5000 of cows at our

Gaushala (Cowshed), a place where cows are being kept & looked after systematically. These cows

should feeded with Nourishing & protein and vitamin foods. They have to regularly examine by

veterinary doctors & treated accordingly. The cow is considered as a sacred & holy animal in

Hindu religion. We worship cow on various occasions and we call them Gomata.

We are a Non Government Organization (NGO) involved in Social Welfare Activities. In the field

of environmental Protection and preservation, we are actively involved in prevention of cruelty

against animals given to them either by Man or by nature. Many eminent and renowned social

workers and philanthropists are associated in this holy Venture of preserving and caring of these

helpless animals.

We have to provide shelter and food to these homeless cattle and also Take care of their medical

needs at our sprawling establishment At “UTTARAKHAND KAMDHENU GOSHALA”.

BANKING DETAIL OF THE ORGANISATION

“Akhanda Yoga Dham Trust” 1.Under F.C.R.A. Account (Foreign Contribution Regulation Act) A/C No. 10548875103 / Code No. 1180. (Through Swift Mail - “SBININBB558" + 10548875103) State Bank of India, Rly. Road, Rishikesh Branch, INDIA. 2. Savings A/C No. 156010100068615. (Through Swift Mail “AXISINBB093” +156010100068615.) AXIS BANK, Rishikesh Branch , INDIA.

As far as the water arrangement is concerned, Goshala to provide each shed a Separate water tank

and one pond. Goshala will its own Gobar Gas plant. The insecticides and medicine are Prepared

in large amount from the Gobar and Gau Mutra. This Goshala has to produces vermin compost in

largest Amount , Goshala organizes training camps and awareness camps about vermin compost.

In the presence of Goshala Patron, we try our best to aware people about how to stop killing of

cows for general Purposes. Regarding this work we face certain problems because of absence of

special identity cards provided by You. This awareness program cannot be completed successfully

without these identity cards. We, therefore humbly Request you to provide us the special identity

cards for each member of Goshala so that we could continue our Awareness program successfully.

Since the problems in properly looking after these stray cows are manifold and of complex nature,

the resources of “UTTARAKHAND KAMDHENU GOSHALA”are appear very limited. To

sustain such activities of Animal Welfare, it is possible only with the financial help / assistance in

the form of Donations, Contributions & Grant-in-Aid from well-meaning Individuals and

organizations. We would like to seek your kind cooperation and help in furtherance of this noble

Cause of providing adequate care and medical help to the stray cows. We would like to enlist your

valuable support And cooperation in our resolve to care of these animals by meeting their daily

requirements. Donation to our NGO are Exempt from Income Tax U/S 80G.

It is a task, a seva to Gomata and god, which should be done with great pride and devotion, as our

glorious Indian Heritage is incomplete without Gomata. This is a work of mammoth proportion

and is possible only with the Cooperation of all donors, patrons and public in general. We solicit

generous donations in cash or kind or service from all of you. You can donate a day's / month's

income to this noble cause.

Apart from this, the Goshala also rescues the animals meant for illegal and merciless slaughtering,

after being transported in cattle lorries under extremely cruel conditions with no food and water

for days, standing huddled together, stamped to unconsciousness or death, made to walk for miles

with starvation. The Goshala is an effort to care for these kinds, innocent, gentle and lovely

animals, that today are the victims and a gainful conduit for so many unlawful means.

This is what you can do…..

Express your love for cow

Propagate the virtues of cow

Donate to Goshala

Adopt a cow & pay for its upkeep

Visit a Goshala for regular Goseva yourself

Inform us if you see a sick cow or cruelty to cow or its progeny

Our welfare activities have sustained due to the financial assistance from individuals and

organizations. Help us further this noble cause, enlist your support in our resolve to care for these

animals. Presently, we have a covered area of 4 Bigha on a plot but, we need more covered area to

be able to accommodate more cows. For all medical services, we have to take the sick cattle to the

government run dispensary. This is a huge effort on the part of the sick animal, and the volunteers

as well. We seek an in-house veterinarian. We do not have any means of transportation for the sick

or stray cattle. All transport is arranged by the volunteers and this often leads to delay. Help us

build our infrastructure - in the form of land, building, transportation, veterinary dispensary,

fodder and fodder machines, haysheds or clean drinking water. A single dollar can help feed a cow

for a day, while $ 300 can help sustain her for a year.

Monetary contributions can be done through cheque, draft, bank transfer or even using Western

Union or Payable. Remember, all contributions are income tax exempted.

The Donations given for Goshala is considered very holy and Socially appreciated. The Person

who donates the Cow in Goshala does a great service towards the human. First of all the Cow is

saved from going to slotter house. Secondly once it starts giving milk the milk is offered to God &

gets blessings. The same milk being given to patients, Saints or needy who gives Hearty blessings.

The Cow urine is useful for making Ayurvadic medicines. Which makes human being a healthy

one. The Cow dunk is used as fertilizer in farming which land more fertile. If the Cow delivers a

male then it is useful in bullock cart useful in farming and female Cow gives milk after maturity.

Thus “Goshala” has lots of advantages & benefits. We request you to participate in this work as

shown below.

CATTLE FEED:-

Cows are Regularly Feed on Green Fooder, Dry Fooder, Eatable Material, salt ETC. The Cow

Feed is Prepared According to the Doctor's advice

GREEN FOODER:-

Regularly Green Fooder to purchased for the cows; we have to cultivate green grass at our own area

of Land.

WATER:-

Cows are Provided with from water Through pipe line under the shed. The Electricity Facility is

provided in each and Every Shed.

BREED IMPROVEMENT:-

A Good Breed of Bulls are Prepared in the Gaushala. Treatment of 16 Useless Cows Maintained

By good Doctor's

HYGIENE:-

Sheds are Cleaned With water regularly. Every week Sheds will Cleaned With Phenol. The Water

Tanks Are Painted Regularly For Drinking.

HEALTH CARE FACILITY:-

The Gaushala has its Own Dispensary with Own Doctor's and own Govt. Compounder. in

Emergency cases small operation are also being performed

COW WASTE:-

Regularly cow waste is collected and used for sale to peaple which is use in field

Planning

1) Treatment of ill Cows.

2) To construct more shed for accommodating cows.

3) To take help of local people for better facilities running of Gaushala.

4) To create everyone among to adopt one cow by one family.

5) To plant about 2000 new trees.

CONSTUCTION OF NEW GAUSHALA:-

The Goshala Committee and cow lovers play an important role in proper working in Gaushala.

We would like you to go through the several reasons behind our purpose for seeking donations for

the Gaumata Since the wave of industrialization in the world; farming has come almost to an end.

Most farmers have diverted towards cash crop and stopped cultivating fodder crops. So whatever

fodder available is highly expensive and above all to buy a good quality fodder prepared without

the use of chemical fertilizers is like a dream come true.

-Also the feed we provide the cows which comes from cotton mills have raised their prices . As

before, twice a year the prices would come very down when we were able to stock the feeds for six

months together. But today the price is same all the year round.

-The price of milk is the same since 15 years. All the prices have come up but the milk prices are

the same as they were. Even the distilled water is sold on higher price than milk. We do have high

milk yielding cows at the Goshala so we provide maximum milk to the calf for their best growth

and a bright future. So obtaining milk for income of the Goshala shall be a sin by keeping the calf

hungry as milk is their actual food for at least four months of age. The remaining milk left by the

calf is then taken by us.

-Putting up new ideas for creating income for the Goshala, other than the green fodder cultivation

and the Gaumutra and Gobar sale shall divert our minds on the another path, so concentrating on

keeping the cows in the best should be the prime goal.

A HEALTHY COW WAS ONCE THE SYMBOL OF INDIAN CULTURE, BUT TODAY A

COW SHOWING MERE BONES AND WE PITY ON THEM IS THE VIEW WE SEE.

Sorry, but this is inhumanity and shame on us for this. Today visitors here ask us that ‘is this an

imported cow’ and the reason behind this question is because they find this type of good health in

cows outside India so they compare the perfect health of cows at the Goshala. We are proud to

prove ourselves of what perfect health a Indian Cow should have. Today they are no less than the

good quality cows found in other countries. They do not want mercy, but they have the right to be

respected. Increase in numbers of Panjrapole and Mahajan where stray cows are served is not a

good sign of a healthy country, just like the increase in homes for the old people is also not a good

sign.

-The labor problem is international. So the skilled labors available here charge very high salaries.

We at the “UTTARAKHAND KAMDHENU GOSHALA”Goshala are not at all dependent on

labors as we ourselves work with them but up to some extent you need them for the better caring

in a herd more than even 10 cows. Even if we sell the milk, the ghee, the Gaumutra ark, still the

expenses will not be covered.

-In the past the cows survived on grazing but there is no land left for the cows so every straw, we

are supposed to buy for them. The “UTTARAKHAND KAMDHENU GOSHALA”Goshala

provides the cows with the best medical treatment to ill cows. Also the mineral supplements we

provide to all the cows are of the best quality. The above points are some from many reasons to

explain you all, as those who are unknown about the facts of how a “UTTARAKHAND

KAMDHENU GOSHALA”Goshala manages, is for them why the “UTTARAKHAND

KAMDHENU GOSHALA”Gaushala need donation in the form of financial, mental or physical.

-A physical donor can come up to the Gaushala and help us in what way he/she wants to. Even

you can propagate about our services to the Cows to your friends and ask them if they can be of

any help to the “UTTARAKHAND KAMDHENU GOSHALA”Goshala.

-A mental donor can at least pray for us to GOD for giving us more strength in rendering this great

cause of Gauseva for years to come.

-A financial donor is also very important as all know that every breath costs. So you can help us by

contributing to the “UTTARAKHAND KAMDHENU GOSHALA”Goshala in a part or whole.

We can explain how?

1. Per day expense of one cow is Rs.75

2. Per day expense of the Gaushala for providing green fodder is Rs.5000 x 30 = 15,000/-

3. Monthly average maintenance of the Gaushala is Rs.25,000/- x 30 = 750,000/-

4. Per day expense on supplement and feed to the cows is Rs.3,000/-

5. Monthly medical expense of the Gaushala is Rs.25,000/-

6. Expense on one calf for attaining her for her best growth is Rs.10,000/-

7. Donating a cow from the Gaushala to the Gaushala with her calf on some occasion Rs.25,000/-

The Gaushala can also provide a board-takti, at the campus with the donors name on it so others

get encouragement of doing this great deed. A donor can purchase any of the items mentioned

above by his/her own self and can provide the Gaushala hand to hand or by any other means.

There are several items you can provide the Gaushala like green fodder, dry fodder, cow feeds,

mineral supplements, cleaning utensils, feeders, eating salt, jaggrey [gud], cow comfort equipments

etc. We can help you find any of these mentioned above. In the grand culture of India which is

full of thousand ways for obtaining eternal [avinashi] peace that is the lap of God Himself, serving

the cows is one great way. So there are many occasions that come across the year round like the

Gopasthmi, Janamasthmi, Makarsankranti [Uttarayan], Ramnavmi/Shrihari Jayanti, Ekadashi,

Purnima [the full moon], on the birthday of your loved ones, on the death of ones loved one and

many other. So you can fulfill two great deeds at one time. You can contribute the Gaushala and

help us in serving the cows in the best possible way we can and on the other hand gain huge

profits. Kartik Sud Atham is Gopashthmi- the day when Bhagvan Shri Krishna Chandra went out

with th calves in Vrindavan.

The above are some auspicious days which are said favourable days for Gauseva. But the month of

Shravan is a whole month where everyday is a day of Gauseva. When Khsatriya kings used to rule

their kingdom in the past, many of them went with all the cows of their kingdom leaving behind

the herdsmen at home and alone went to the jungle to feed them during this whole Shravan

month.

We are looking forward for a bright future of Indin cows the Gaumata. Welcome to the home of

pure Indian breed of cows. We are proud to present the most respected, most popular and of

course the best of Indian breed of Cows. These cows are the most ancient pure bred cows and have

been used to improve other breeds of cow all over the world as it is known for its high milk yield

and sturdiness. We have done some efforts to propagate these cows [though not much required]

for the masses to know all about them asmuch possible. We promise to provide you all, more

information on them soon. Thank you and wish you a happy surfing.

MISSION AND VISION

Future plans :

The herd of mother cow of the Gaushala is increasing every year with Gods grace. Also male calves

are increasing who also require separate sheds. Gauseva means serving the mother cow. Indian

culture [sanskriti] is known as Gausanskriti [A culture related to cows] and therefore cows have

played an important role in each and every pious rituals of India since centuries and in the future.

How these cows are related to Indian culture? We have tried to translate some verses from age old

Vedas and Puranas [which have been composed by Gods Themselves and by learned Krihimunis].

India has always been and will be dependent on these Vedas and Puranas.

Insurance The animals may be insured annually or on long term master policy, where ever it is applicable.

The present rate of insurance premium for scheme and non scheme animals are 2.25% and 4.0%

respectively.

8. Package of Common Management Practices Recommended for Dairy Farmers

Modern and well established scientific principles, practices and skills should be used to obtain

maximum economic benefits from dairy farming. Some of the major norms and recommended

practices are as follows :.

Housing:

1. Construct shed on dry, properly raised ground.

2. Avoid water-logging, marshy and heavy rainfall areas.

3. The walls of the sheds should be 1.5 to 2 meters high.

4. The walls should be plastered to make them damp proof.

5. The roof should be 3-4 meters high.

6. The cattle shed should be well ventilated.

7. The floor should be pucca/hard, even non-slippery impervious, well sloped (3 cm per meter)

and properly drained to remain dry and clean.

8. Provide 0.25 meters broad, pucca drain at the rear of the standing space.

9. A standing space of 2 x 1.05 meters for each animal is needed.

10. The manger space should be 1.05 meters with front height of 0.5 meters and depth of 0.25

meters.

11. The corners in mangers, troughs, drains and walls should be rounded for easy cleaning.

12. Provide 5-10 sq. meters loaf space for each animal.

13.Provide proper shade and cool drinking water in summer.

14.In winter keep animals indoor during night and rain.

15. Provide individual bedding daily.

16. Maintain sanitary condition around shed.

17.Control external parasites (ticks, flies etc.) by spraying the pens, sheds with Malathion or

Copper sulphate solution.

18. Drain urine into collection pits and then to the field through irrigation channels.

19.Dispose of dung and urine properly. A gobar gas plant will be an ideal way. Where gobar gas

plant is not constructed, convert the dung alongwith bedding material and other farm wastes into

compost.

20.Give adequate space for the animals. (The housing space requirement of crossbred cattle in

various categories/age-groups is given in Annexure-VII).

II. Selection of Animal :

1. Immediately after release of the loan purchase the stock from a reliable breeder or from nearest

livestock market.

2.Select healthy, high yielding animals with the help of bank's technical officer, veterinary/animal

husbandry officer of State government/ Zilla Parishad, etc.

3. Purchase freshly calved animals in their second/third lactation.

4. Before purchasing, ascertain actual milk yield by milking the animal three times consecutively.

5.Identify the newly purchased animal by giving suitable identification mark (ear tagging or

tattooing).

6.Vaccinate the newly purchased animal against disease.

7. Keep the newly purchased animal under observation for a period of about two weeks and then

mix with the general herd.

8. Purchase a minimum economical unit of two milch animals.

9. Purchase the second animal/second batch after 5-6 months from the purchase of first animal.

10.As buffaloes are seasonal calvers purchase them during July to February.

11. As far as possible purchase the second animal when the first animal is in its late stage of

lactation and is about to become dry, thereby maintaining continuity in milk production vis-a-vis

income. This will ensure availability of adequate funds for maintaining the dry animals.

12.Follow judicious culling and replacement of animals in a herd.

13.Cull the old animals after 6-7 lactations.

III. Feeding of Milch Animals

1 Feed the animals with best feeds and fodders. (Feeding schedule is given in Anneuxre VIII).

2. Give adequate green fodder in the ration.

3. As far as possible, grow green fodder on your land wherever available.

4. Cut the fodder at the right stage of their growth.

5. Chaff roughage before feeding.

6. Crush the grains and concentrates.

7. The oil cakes should be flaky and crumbly.

8. Moisten the concentrate mixture before feeding.

9.Provide adequate vitamins and minerals. Provide salt licks besides addition of mineral mixture to

the concentrate ration.

10. Provide adequate and clean water.

11.Give adequate exercise to the animals. Buffaloes should be taken for wallowing daily. In case

this is not possible sprinkle sufficient water more particularly during summer months.

12. To estimate the daily feed requirements remember that the animals consume about 2.5 to 3.0

percent of their body weight on dry matter basis.

IV. Milking of Animals

1. Milk the animals two to three times a day.

2. Milk at fixed times.

3. Milk in one sitting within eight minutes.

4. As far as possible, milking should be done by the same person regularly.

5. Milk the animal in a clean place.

6. Wash the udder and teat with antiseptic lotions/luke-warm water and dry before milking.

7. Milker should be free from any contagious diseases and should wash his hands with antiseptic

lotion before each milking.

8. Milking should be done with full hands, quickly and completely followed by stripping.

9. Sick cows/buffaloes should be milked at the end to prevent spread of infection.

V. Protection against Diseases

1.Be on the alert for signs of illness such as reduced feed intake, fever, abnormal discharge or

unusual behaviour.

2. Consult the nearest veterinary aid centre for help if illness is suspected.

3.Protect the animals against common diseases.

4.In case of outbreak of contagious disease, immediately segregate the sick, in-contact and the

healthy animals and take necessary disease control measures. (Vaccination schedule is given in

Annexure IX).

5.Conduct periodic tests for Brucellosis, Tuberculosis, Johne's disease, Mastitis etc.

6.Deworm the animals regularly.

7. Examine the faeces of adult animals to detect eggs of internal parasites and treat the animals

with suitable drugs.

8. Wash the animals from time to time to promote sanitation.

VI. Breeding Care

1. Observe the animal closely and keep specific record of its coming in heat, duration of heat,

insemination, conception and calving.

2. Breed the animals in time.

3. The onset of oestrus will be within 60 to 80 days after calving.

4. Timely breeding will help achieving conception within 2 to 3 months of calving.

5. Breed the animals when it is in peak heat period (i.e. 12 to 24 hours of heat).

6. Use high quality semen preferably frozen semen of proven sires/bulls.

VII. Care during Pregnancy

Give special attention to pregnant cows two months before calving by providing adequate space,

feed, water etc.

VIII. Marketing of Milk

1. Marketing milk immediately after it is drawn keeping the time between production and

marketing of the milk to the minimum.

2. Use clean utensils and handle milk in hygienic way.

3. Wash milk pails/cans/utensils thoroughly with detergent and finally rinse with chloride

solution.

4. Avoid too much agitation of milk during transit.

5. Transport the milk during cool hours of the day.

IX. Care of Calves

1. Take care of new born calf.

2. Treat/disinfect the navel cord with tincture of iodine as soon as it is cut with a sharp knife.

3. Feed colostrum to calf.

4. Assist the calf to suckle if it is too weak to suckle on its own within 30 minutes of calving.

5. In case it is desired to wean the calf immediately after birth, then feed the colostrum in bucket.

6. Keep the calf separately from birth till two months of age in a dry clean and well ventilated

place.

7. Protect the calves against extreme weather conditions, particularly during the first two months.

8. Group the calves according to their size.

9. Vaccinate calves.

10. Dehorn the calves around 4 to 5 days of age for easy management when they grow.

11. Dispose of extra calves not to be reared/maintained for any specific purpose as early as

possible, particularly the male calves.

12. The female calves should be properly reared.