Uttar Pradesh animal husbandry minister Dharmpal Singh on Tuesday kicked off a new system of making funds available to cow protection centres through the direct benefit transfer (DBT).

He transferred more than ₹9.11 crore through the DBT to 776 cow protection centres in 20 districts in the first phase.
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“The amount to remaining 55 districts will be transferred in the same manner,” the minister said adding, “The DBT system will ensure quick funds transfers in a transparent manner.” The funds, he said, would be used for maintenance of stray cattle.
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