India, March 31 -- The Delhi government provided Rs.20.26 crore on Monday towards cow welfare in the city and renewed pending licenses, lease agreements of four gaushalas (cow shelters), officials said.

Officials said, the assistance was provided by chief minister Rekha Gupta, to set up a modern biogas infrastructure and to ensure uninterrupted food supply, safe shelter and improved veterinary care for the cattle.

"In the first phase, special focus is being placed on developing 10 modern gaushalas where proper service, protection and welfare of stray cows will be ensured. The government aims to equip 40 gaushalas with all necessary facilities in the near future, expanding this model of service, clean energy generation and sanitation acr...