Nahan, October 22, 2026: A meeting of the District Coordination Committee (DCC) on stray cattle management was held today at the DC Office, Nahan, under the chairpersonship of Deputy Commissioner, Sirmaur, Ms. Priyanka Verma. The meeting was also attended by SDM Nahan, Sh. Rajeev Sankhayan.
Dr. Rajiv Walia, Deputy Director, Animal Health and Breeding, Sirmaur, presented the district’s stray cattle data and outlined measures for their control and rehabilitation. As per the data presented, 302 stray cattle have been reported across 228 Gram Panchayats, and the district has 17 gaushalas/gausadans with a reported capacity of 1,540 animals.
The Deputy Commissioner directed all concerned departments to work in coordination towards making Sirmaur stray-cattle-free before March 2027. As part of the ongoing campaign, 43 stray cattle have been shifted to Kotla Barog Gaushala from September 8, 2026, till date. The campaign will continue in mission mode to ensure the systematic capture and rehabilitation of stray cattle.
Special drives will be intensified in Nahan town and along the Nahan–Paonta Sahib National Highway to improve road safety. The meeting also emphasised identifying cattle owners who allow their animals to roam freely, enforcing applicable laws, strengthening cattle tagging and registration, and ensuring regular monitoring and reporting.
