Govt writes to Assam over cattle preservation bill
Minister in-charge Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Sanbor Shullai on Thursday admitted the impact of the Assam’s Cattle Prevention Bill 2021 in the state of Meghalaya.
Replying in the Assembly, Shullai informed that the state government had written a letter to the Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on this regard.
“We are waiting for the respond from the Assam government,” he said while adding that on failing to get any response, the state government will sit to plan on the future course of action.
To a query by KHNAM legislator Adelbert Nongrum, Shullai said that a notification has been issued and very soon transit passes will be issued to local traders for transportation of cattle.
The minister also informed that as per the information received froom the retail beef traders and consumers, the prices of beef in the market has gone up.
He however said there has been no proposal before the department to prescribe a rate per kg for beef as on date.
On the concern expressed by the Nongpoh legislator Mayralborn Syiem over the harrassment against the cattle traders despite having proper documents, Shullai said that steps have been taken by the department to address this issue with the Assam’s veterinary department.
“I also request all members of the House if they have more suggestions on this vital issue to come forward, we will sit and discuss together,” he added.
Mawsynram legislator HM Shangpliang wanted to know the steps taken by the state government to address the problem of cattle smuggling to neighbouring Bangladesh.
He alleged that a cow that cost Rs 20,000 in Meghalaya is costing Rs 1 lakh in Bangladesh during Eid season.
To this, the minister said that after taking over the department, he had series of discussion on the issue.
“We have instruct the need to strengthen and intensify checking by the BSF and police so that henceforth this illegal smuggling will not occur in the future,” he added.
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