India, April 30 -- The Delhi government is currently developing a scientific plan to link gaushalas with the Ridge forest, to provide cows with more natural habitat instead of leaving on the streets, chief minister Rekha Gupta said on Wednesday.

During an event at a gaushala in Kishanganj, Gupta said that 13 new gaushalas have been proposed in each district. The shelters will be developed on a "zero-waste model", with facilities such as biogas plants, veterinary hospitals, and solar plants.

She said that several gaushalas, with large number of cattle are currently operating in limited spaces, often leading to deteriorating health conditions. "To address this, the government aims to ensure an adequate and natural environment for cows. Th...