Eknath Shinde govt grants ‘Rajya Mata’ status to cows ahead of Maharashtra polls

The Eknath Shinde government in Maharashtra on Monday announced ‘Rajya Mata’ status to cows, a big move ahead of the upcoming assembly elections in the state.“ Indigenous cows are a boon for our farmers. So, we have decided to grant this ('Rajya Mata') status to them. According to a statement issued by Maharashtra chief minister's office, the state cabinet decided to implement a subsidy scheme of ₹50 per day for rearing of indigenous cows.