In Jammu and Kashmir, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has established a high-level committee to draft comprehensive Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for regulating the transport of bovine animals across the Union Territory. An Akashvani Jammu correspondent reports that the committee, established through an order issued by the General Administration Department, will examine existing laws and legal frameworks to prepare detailed SOPs governing bovine transport both by vehicle and on foot. The panel has been tasked with establishing documentation and verification protocols, including permits and health certificates, which will be mandatory checks by enforcement agencies during inspections. The committee will also recommend measures to ensure animal welfare during transit, strengthen inter-departmental coordination, and establish standard procedures to curb illegal transport while ensuring the smooth movement of legitimate consignments. Furthermore, the panel has been directed to suggest technology-driven solutions to improve transparency and efficiency in monitoring bovine movement across the Union Territory.
