Cow protection integral to rural economic development: Telangana Governor

Hyderabad, Nov 15 (UNI) Telangana Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla on Sunday said cow protection should be viewed not merely as a religious concern but as a collective responsibility involving social, economic, cultural and environmental dimensions. Addressing the State-Level Gau Vignana Pareeksha-2026 awards and felicitation programme at Sardar Patel Auditorium in Narayanaguda, Hyderabad, the Governor said cattle played a vital role in strengthening the rural economy and supporting the livelihoods of millions of families. He noted that milk and dairy products such as curd, butter and ghee provided essential nutrition, while cow dung and cow urine had traditional applications in organic…