Cow Commission will review all state laws for gau-raksha: Vallabh Kathiria

At 199 million, India has 14.5 per cent of the world's cattle population but it also has the lowest average milk production rate, says Rashtriya Kamdhenu Aayog's Vallabh Kathiria

The Rashtriya Kamdhenu Aayog or National Cow Commission, was constituted in February 2019. Chairperson Vallabh Kathiria tells Bhasker Tripathi, the commission will review state laws related to the protection of cows and ensure that all cow slaughter is stopped, including in states where it is still legal. Edited excerpts:

What is the role of the new Aayog? Will it function as a think-tank or as an implementing authority?

The Aayog has a huge mandate. It is an apex body which will not only advise the government on policies but also be involved in the implementation of some of them. The Rashtriya Gokul