MC floats tender for construction of new cow shelter in Ludhiana

Last date to submit the bid is June 15

Updated on: May 24, 2020, 07:35:24 IST

Hindustan Times, Ludhiana | By HT Correspondent, Ludhiana

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The municipal corporation (MC) has floated a tender inviting expression of interest (EoI) to construct a cow shelter (gaushala) near Noorpur Bet area. The last date to submit the bid is June 15. Citing shortage of space in the existing gaushalas, the MC decided to come up with a gaushala on a 10-acre land near Noorpur Bet. The MC is also trying to rope in NGOs for its operations and maintenance.

Until now, stray cattle were being shifted to Govind Godham on Hambran Road, but it is now short on space. (HT FILE PHOTO)

Earlier, the MC had contacted the gaushala on Tibba Road to provide shelter to the animals, but the gaushala management claimed that they have no space for more cattle. Until now, stray cattle were being shifted to Govind Godham on Hambran Road, but it does not have space to accommodate more cattle. The Godham currently shelters over 1,300 cattle in exchange of a fixed amount, which is paid by the MC out of cow cess.

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