Powers and functions of the Aayog.

The Aayog shall perform

all or any of the following functions, namely:—

1. (a) to make provisions for solutions to the problems related to

abandoned cow in the State by providing technical and financial

assistance to Gausadans, Gaushalas, Gauvigyan Kendras, Cow Sanctuaries or any other scheme approved by the Government in

the manner as may be prescribed;

THE HIMACHAL PRADESH GAUVANSH SANRAKSHAN AND SAMVARDHAN ACT, 2018

1. (b) to promote research on various aspects of indigenous cows and make budgetary provisions for the same in the manner as may be prescribed;
2. (c) to make provisions for awareness programs on cow welfare and breed conservation;
3. (d) to ensure the protection afforded to cow under any law for the time being in force including seizure and custody of the cow being carried for slaughtering or likely to be slaughtered in contravention of any law in force;
4. (e) to ensure proper and timely implementation of the laws referred to in clause (a) and to propose remedial measures regarding the

implementation of programs of Government for the development

of institutions;

1. (f) to draft policies and design projects for the conservation and promotion of cow and make recommendations thereof to the Government for implementation;
2. (g) to receive budget and make expenditure for the purpose of cow welfare and conservation of indigenous breeds of cow, in the

manner as may be prescribed;

1. (h) to supervise and inspect the institutions and to ensure that such institutions provide for proper management and care to cows conserved by them; and
   • (i) to perform such other functions as may be assigned by the Government.