Shyam Sood
Rajouri, Feb 8: The Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI) on Monday vide its ‘Appeal No.3-4/2021-22/PCA dt: 6/2/2023’ has appeal to all cow lovers to celebrate February 14 as ‘Cow Hug Day’ keeping in mind the importance of Mother Cow.
While issuing the appeal, Secretary, Dr. SK Dutta said; “This issues with the approval of competent authority & on the direction of Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying”.
No mention has been made in the appeal about Valentine’s Day (February 14).
The appeal reads that we all know that the Cow is the backbone of Indian Culture & rural economy, sustains our life, and represents cattle wealth & biodiversity. It is known as ‘Kamdhenu’ & ‘Gaumata’ because of its nourishing nature like mother, the giver of all providing riches to humanity.
“Vedic traditions are almost on the verge of extinction due to the progress of west culture over time. The dazzle of western civilization has made our physical culture & heritage almost forgotten” appeals read.
“In view of the immense benefit of the cow, hugging with cow will bring emotional richness & hence will increase our individual & collective happiness. Therefore, all the cow lovers may also celebrate February 14 as ‘Cow Hug Day’ keeping in mind the importance of mother cow and make life happy & full of positive energy” the appeal said.
