New Delhi: According to the livestock census conducted in 2019, total population of stray dog and stray cattle in the country was 203.31 lakh.
As many as 3860 people killed by animals during 2018-2020 in the State/UT-wise, the Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying Parshottam Rupala said in the Lok Sabha in a written reply today.
Similarly, 92 people died after meeting with animal accident in Punjab from 2018-2020.
No Gaushalas has been set up under the Rashtriya Gokul Mission in the country during the last three years. However, the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI) provides financial assistance to the recognized Gaushalas/AWOs/NGOs/SPCAs and Local bodies under a scheme namely Shelter House for establishment of new animal Shelter House and under the Regular Grant Scheme for maintenance of animal shelters, animal medicines, purchase of medical equipment and conducting of veterinary camps etc. and rescued cattle maintenance grant for maintenance of the animals rescued from illegal transportation/slaughter-houses.
In addition, provides financial assistance under the scheme of Provision of Ambulance Services for animals in distress for purchase of suitable vehicles for transportation, rescue and also for providing emergency services to animals in distress.