UP to impose 0.5% 'gau kalyan' cess to fund cow shelters
Uttar Pradesh cabinet on Tuesday cleared a policy for implementation of a 0.5% cow welfare cess or 'gau kalyan' cess. This would help the state earn additional â¹34 crore for constructing and maintaining cattle shelters to accommodate at least 1,000 stray cattle per district. The additional levy on excise items may include alcohol and impact its price in the state. 