Letter to BS: Animal health is a major component in agri reforms

The agriculture reforms package announced by the government includes animal health as a major component. This is a welcome aspect of the package. However, the situation of the unproductive cattle is unclear. Are they sent to cow shelters and protected or are they left in the open wandering in the cities? The news about the liquor stores opening and the resulting melee includes a picture of several cows sitting in the middle of restless people and the police trying to maintain discipline. See the picture published in the Business Standard on May 4 under the heading, “Delhi liquor shops open