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Can you imagine living in a tiny village in Himachal Pradesh amidst lush green hills and fresh air? Most families in Himachal have cows, goats, or sheep. These are not just animals, they are part of the family. They provide milk, income, and are included in every festival and ceremony.
But when an animal becomes ill, the nearest veterinarian can sometimes be very far away. People will walk for hours or wait for days until a veterinarian can attend to them. The wait damages the animal’s health and also costs the farmer money.
For this reason, the Himachal Pradesh government created a solution that is endearing and intelligent: The Pashu Mitra Policy-2025.
🌾 Who Are These Pashu Mitras?
Under the Pashu Mitra Policy-2025, 1,000 young locals will be trained and appointed as Pashu Mitras. Pashu Mitra literally means Animal Friend. You can think of it as a neighbourly friend that knows and cares about animals.
They will visit homes, inspect animals, provide first aid, give vaccinations, and even teach farmers how to maintain animal health. They will be a friendly connector between the veterinarian and the farmer and they will be present every time help is needed.
🏡 Help Right at Your Door
Let’s assume your cow is not eating well and before you would have to travel to the city, or you’d call someone that might not arrive in time. Now your local Pashu Mitra will come to your home, take a look at your cow and provide some basic treatment. These Pashu Mitras are trained to provide care to the animal and they’re only a phone call or a knock away.
This not only saves you time and money and also creates trust and care within your community.
🐮 Stray Animals Matter Too – Not just farm animals either, even gau sadans (cow shelters) are also receiving a lift in support. For instance, farmers will be paid ₹700 previously for feeding each stray cow has been changed to ₹1,200. Which means better food, better care for the animals, and happier animals.
The medical staff members in hospitals, including x-ray technicians and OT Assistants, will also (just like other Pashu Mitras) now receive ₹25,000 each month. Their work is finally being recognised!
💡 Other Nice Steps Along the Way – The policy also opens up opportunities for some nice ideas as
• Goat farming – Farmers can now get goats that are subsidised 60% by the government. Especially the farmers coming from poor families.
• Milk Cash Prize – If a cow or buffalo gives more than 15 litres of milk in a day. the farmer receives a cash prize for ₹1,000.
❤️ More Than a Policy – A Shift from your Heart
This is not simply a government scheme. It is a statement that says — “We love our animals and we also care for the persons that care for our animals.”
With Pashu Mitra Policy-2025, Himachal Pradesh is not only creating jobs, emphasizing kindness, but also ensuring that no animal is neglected without care.
This is about turning all villages into communities where animals are respected, farmers are recognized, and all citizens can coexist with love and dignity.
