Administration, Core Purpose, and Breed Conservation

The Punyakoti Dattu Yojane is a specialized welfare program implemented by the Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services. It serves as a transparent public platform enabling citizens and institutions to adopt cattle as an act of social service. The program actively encourages community participation in the care and maintenance of rescued and abandoned livestock. A primary objective is the dedicated protection, welfare, and conservation of native breeds of cattle across the state. Shelters and government-registered gaushalas house old, non-lactating, and rescued cattle under this structured initiative. The initiative strengthens financial self-reliance among cow shelters to provide nutritious fodder and regular veterinary care. It bridges the gap between urban donors, voluntary organizations, and grassroots animal welfare infrastructure.

Financial Outlay, Adoption Model, and Digital Management

Under the official adoption framework, donors can adopt a cow by contributing an annual sum of ₹11,000 per animal. This fixed contribution directly covers the selected animal’s daily feeding, health check-ups, and sheltering expenses for an entire year. Donors are also provided options for one-day feeding or custom micro-donations to support gaushala maintenance. The entire adoption and donation lifecycle is digitized and streamlined via the dedicated Punyakoti Adoption Portal. Citizens can browse registered gaushalas across various districts, select specific cattle, and make secure online contributions. Automated digital receipts and formal adoption certificates (Govu Rakshathi Rakshitha) are issued instantly upon successful payment. The online mechanism ensures end-to-end transparency, real-time tracking of funds, and structured cattle registry management.Detailed adoption guidelines, shelter directories, and donation options are managed through the Punyakoti Dattu Portal

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