Animal Welfare Board withdraws appeal to celebrate February 14 as \'Cow Hug Day\'
10 Feb 2023 5:23 PM IST
February 14 is observed as Valentine\'s Day across the world
In November last year, the TTD had organised a two-day Sammelan' in Tirupati in a bid to promote cow-based natural farming practices in the state. The conference has attracted hundreds of farmers and people interested in the natural way of farming by shunning chemical-based agriculture. Representational Image/DC
New Delhi: Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI) on Friday said it has withdrawn the appeal to celebrate February 14 as 'Cow Hug Day' following directions from the government.
February 14 is observed as Valentine's Day across the world.
"As directed by the competent authority and Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, the appeal issued by the Animal Welfare Board of India for celebration of Cow Hug Day on 14th February, 2022 stands withdrawn," the board's Secretary S K Dutta said in a notice.
It was for the first time that the AWBI had appealed to cow lovers in the country to celebrate 'Cow Hug Day'.
( Source : PTI )
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