Delhi cow shelters to civic bodies: ‘Can`t accept any more animals till you pay us`
(WorldNews India)

The problem of stray cattle in the city may increase as cow shelters have claimed they can`t accept any more animals unless the civic bodies clear dues. According to officials at the shelters, most of them are operating beyond capacity. The three MCDs send stray cattle to four shelters – Gopal Gausadan with a capacity of 3,200; Sri Krishna which has space for 7,600 cattle; Manav Gausadan which can accommodate 500 cattle; and Dabur Hare Krishna Gaushala in Surhera with a capacity of 4,000. The MCDs and the Delhi government contribute Rs 20 each per cow per day towards the maintenance of cattle in gaushalas. Federation of Gausadans general secretary and in-charge of Sri Krishna Gaushala in...