Few decades ago, India had 140 breeds of desi cows. Now less than 40 remain. These cows are the wholesome vehicle of prosperity, both from theological as well as scientific point of view. Shri J.C. Kumarappa, the economic advisor of GandhiJi sang paeans of the importance of these cows in Indian economy. However, due to the indiscriminate cross breeding with the foreign bred cows, our indigenous breeds are fast becoming extinct. However, in the absence of any economic incentive, there was very limited scope to reverse this disaster

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