Dhyan Foundation Rescues 150 Cattle, Provides Lifelong Care

Since July 2024, the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) has successfully rescued nearly 150 cattle, including gauvansh, from illegal slaughterhouses and cattle smugglers in Telangana. Following their rescue, these animals are transported to a cattle pond before being rehabilitated at various Dhyan Foundation gaushalas across the state.

Dhyan Foundation, a non-profit organization, is currently caring for over 70,000 rescued cattle at its 45 gaushalas throughout the country. In Telangana, the foundation operates two gaushalas—one in Shamshabad and another in Yadagirigutta—providing a safe haven for more than 3,000 cattle.

The rescued cattle often arrive at the foundation in dire conditions. According to Harish, a Dhyan Foundation volunteer, the animals are typically found with broken limbs, wounds, and diseases, and many have been deprived of food and water for days or weeks. He added, "We receive calves separated from their mothers, and it's a challenging task to nurse them back to health, but with love and care, we help them heal."

The rescue efforts by the GHMC include multiple operations across different areas of Hyderabad:

• 19th July 2024: 3 bulls rescued from GHMC-Kukatpally
• 18th July 2024: 10 bulls rescued from GHMC-Serilingampally
• 19th July 2024: 18 cattle, including 14 buffalo calves and 4 male calves, rescued from GHMC-Secunderabad
• Additional rescues took place on 20th July (12 cattle, 17 cattle, 18 cattle) and 21st July (5 cattle).
• 14th November 2024: 15 cattle rescued from GHMC-Secunderabad
• Further rescues were carried out on 11th September (3 cattle) and 10th September (3 cattle).

Dhyan Foundation is one of the few organizations in the region that offers sanctuary to male cattle, including bulls and unproductive cows, providing them with lifelong care. At their gaushalas, the animals are fed a nutritious diet consisting of dry fodder, greens, chokar, jaggery, mustard oil, and dietary supplements. Paravets regularly attend to the animals, and there is a veterinary doctor on call for any medical treatments required.

Harish, who also runs a successful business, dedicates his time and resources to the cause, alongside other volunteers, offering "seva" (selfless service) to both the cattle and the community.