On the occasion of World Environment Day, Delhi Minister of Development and Tourism Kapil Mishra visited Shri Krishna Gaushala in Sultanpur Dabas, Bawana, in the Northwest District.

The minister, who was accompanied by Model Town MLA Ashok Goyal, environmentalists and gaushala caretakers, took part in a tree plantation drive at the cow shelter, one of the largest gaushalas in the Delhi-NCR region.

During the visit, Mishra reviewed the arrangements at the cow shelter. He held extensive discussions with the caretakers and emphasised the critical role that cows and gaushalas play in India’s cultural and environmental landscape.

Cattle, particularly gau matas, are the backbone of environmental conservation. Gaushalas are not just centres for animal care but also symbols of our cultural and environmental heritage,” he said.

Highlighting the government’s commitment to strengthen gaushalas, Mishra announced that the Delhi Government plans to bring gaushalas on tourism map to promote religious tourism.

He revealed that a Gau Seva Commission would soon be established to ensure structured care for stray cattle in the Capital.