The world is focusing on ‘Cow-Based Organic Farming’, highlights the environmental value of cows
Protecting the cow means protecting nature and safeguarding our future: Bandi Sanjay
Union Minister urges inclusion of ‘Gomata’s contributions’ in school curricula
Bandi Sanjay presents awards to winners of state-level ‘Goseva Telangana’ examinations
HYDERABAD, OCTOBER 26, 2025: Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar said that protecting cows is not merely a matter of religious belief. He stated that protecting the cow is equivalent to protecting nature, and protecting nature means protecting our future. These are scientifically proven facts, he emphasised. He further mentioned that even in Islam, some religious leaders have been seen offering namaz beside a cow, which he personally witnessed.
On Sunday, at KMIT Engineering Colleges, Narayanguda, Hyderabad, under the aegis of the Telangana Goseva Department, a state-level examination on “Scientific Knowledge in Environmental Protection through Cows” was conducted. Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar distributed prizes to the winners. Speaking on this occasion, the Minister said: Under the leadership of the Telangana Goseva Vibhagam, organising such a significant event to create awareness among students about the scientific importance of cows in environmental protection is truly commendable. I extend my congratulations to M.V. Nivas, Regional Head, and Dr Gummadivelli Srinivas, Training Head, for their efforts.
Bandi Sanjay expressed concern that, “These days, not only in cities and towns but even in villages, people are now relying on milk packets, milk powder tins, and packaged milk products. Today, 90% of people depend entirely on these processed products for their daily needs. From the food we eat to the water we drink — everything has become contaminated. Even unborn children are being affected by the food their mothers consume. From birth to the end of life, people are surrounded by vaccines, injections, medicines, and medical tests.
He said the main reason for this decline is that We have abandoned our Indian culture, Sanatana Dharma, and traditional way of life, and become accustomed to foreign lifestyles and habits. If this continues, the survival of future generations will be at risk. Therefore, it is crucial to create awareness among the younger generation about our Indian roots and traditional wisdom. He conveyed special appreciation to the Goseva Department for its efforts in this regard and congratulated all the students who participated.
Continuing his remarks, Bandi Sanjay said: After the mother, we accord the highest place of respect to the cow, which is why we call her Gomata (Mother Cow). She is the central source of our food, energy, and agriculture. In protecting the environment and maintaining ecological balance, no living being plays a greater role than the cow. Every product derived from the cow — cow dung, cow urine, milk, curd, and ghee — is highly beneficial and eco-friendly.
Cow dung acts as a natural fertiliser for fields, increases soil fertility, and is also used in the production of biogas. When cow dung cakes are burnt, air pollution decreases. Coating houses with cow dung provides antibacterial protection. Cow urine has properties that kill several viruses. It is used as an organic pesticide. When cow urine and cow dung are mixed, they form Jeevamrutham — a natural manure that allows crops to be grown without using urea or DAP fertilisers. Above all, it not only increases soil fertility but also reduces chemical pollution and protects the environment. In short, protecting the cow means protecting nature; protecting nature means protecting our future. In fact, our culture, our future, and Mother Earth’s well-being are all connected to Gomata (the Mother Cow). It is the responsibility of every individual to protect the cow species.
The cow gives us milk; cow dung gives life to the soil; cow urine protects crops. In every way, every element of the cow is eco-friendly and vital to the cycle of life. These are not mere religious beliefs — they are scientifically proven truths. That’s why the entire world today is turning towards cow-based organic farming. What other countries are now adopting with great interest — cow-based organic farming — was practised centuries ago in India, yielding extraordinary results. The cow is not a religious symbol; she is like a mother to all religions. Even in Islam, there have been many occasions where religious leaders offered Namaz beside a cow.
That’s why, for us, a goshaala (cow shelter) is not merely a shelter for animals — it is a school of environmental learning. A human mother gives milk only to her own child, but Gomata gives milk for the entire human race, sustaining life on Earth. She protects Mother Earth. The land where the cow walks becomes fertile; the air becomes pure; the mind becomes peaceful. If we protect the cow, we protect nature; and if we protect nature, we protect our future. Therefore, protecting Gomata is the sacred duty of every one of us.
The painful truth, however, is that the very idea of cow protection has disappeared. Even if some people believe in it, it ends with their thoughts — not in practice. That is why today the environment is polluted and natural disasters are increasing. Because we have neglected cow protection, cows now wander on the streets and search for food in garbage dumps. Once upon a time, our ancestors worshipped Gomata, but today we have turned her into a creature that eats trash and plastic.
Governments announce schemes in the name of cow protection, but most of them remain only on paper. Some view cow protection purely as a religious matter, without realising the grave consequences of losing the cow.
It is because of the cow’s absence that farmers have become dependent on chemical fertilisers. Without cow dung and cow urine, the soil has weakened, crops have become toxic, and the food we eat is filled with chemicals and poisons. We are forgetting that the food we consume is the cause of most diseases. Abandoning a cow that gives milk is as sinful as abandoning one’s own mother. But neglecting Gomata — who protects Mother Earth and all of nature — is an even greater sin.
Actions Taken by the Central Government
Whenever farmers spray pesticides on crops, those chemicals eventually enter our food — and as a result, people are suffering from more illnesses and ending up in hospitals. Some unscrupulous individuals have almost driven native cow breeds to extinction.
To stop this, our government has been working to raise awareness about the importance of cows — explaining why cows are vital, why agriculture weakens without them, and how their absence increases farming costs, pushing farmers into debt and hardship.
To address these issues, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government has launched several key initiatives:
- Rashtriya Gokul Mission
- National Mission on Natural Farming (NMNF)
- Livestock Health and Disease Control Program
- National Program for Dairy Development
- National Animal Disease Control Program
Through these schemes, the government aims to increase the cow population, improve livestock health, and support farmers. Additionally, the government has imposed zero percent GST on agricultural and allied sector products to encourage growth in these fields.
If we want the well-being of ourselves and our children, we must protect the cows.
In our state, there is a population of 4 crore people, but according to government records, there are only 42 lakh cattle, and half of them are non-milking animals. In truth, the milk produced here is not enough even for Hyderabad city alone. That is why people are dependent on packet milk and milk powder tins. This trend must change.
The government plans to set up cow shelters in every village, include lessons on the value of Sacred Gomata Mother Cow in school curricula, and take steps to rebuild the bond between every farmer, his land, and the cow.
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