Kannada actor Kichcha Sudeep to adopt 31 cows under state govt’s cow conservation scheme

Kichcha Sudeep: Kannada actor Kichcha Sudeep said that he will adopt 31 cows, one for each district of Karnataka, under Punyakoti Dattu Yojana (PDY). A government initiative, PDY aims to make cowsheds financially sound with the cooperation of the public.

Sudeep performed 'gau puja' at Animal husbandry minister Prabhu B Chauhan's residence on Thursday. He lauded the state government for doing commendable work for the conservation of cows.

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Sudip appointed Punyakoti ambassador

"The government has increased my responsibility by appointing me as the ambassador of Punyakoti Dattu Yojana. I would like to thank Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai and Minister Prabhu Chavan for appointing me," Sudeep said. He also appealed to the general public and film industry artists' organizations to adopt cows.

Chief Minister Basavaraja Bommai had earlier adopted 11 cows on his birthday and implemented his dream cow adoption scheme 'Punyakoti'. As many as 100 Goshalas are being set up after the implementation of the Prohibition of Cow Slaughter Act in the state of Karnataka.

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Karnataka first state to implement scheme

Karnataka is the first state in the country to implement the Punyakoti scheme. According to information, ₹ 11,000 will be granted under Cattle Adoption Scheme for the maintenance of each cow per year. People too can donate a minimum of ₹ 10 to any of the Goshalas through Punyakoti Dattu portal. This money will go for infrastructure and other expenses as per their wish.

The government aims to make Goshalas financially sound and run smoothly with the cooperation of the common people through this scheme.

On the occasion, Sudeep was honoured with a letter of appointment as ambassador of Punyakoti Dattu Yojana and a memento.

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