Tihar Jail in Delhi on Wednesday saw the inauguration of a new gaushala – but with a difference. This gaushala aims to not only preserve indigenous cow breeds, particularly Sahiwal cattle, but also offer cow therapy to inmates who are lonely or are not paid a visit by their relatives.

The gaushala was launched by Lieutenant Governor (L-G) V K Saxena along with three information and communication technology initiatives in the jail. He was accompanied by Delhi Home Minister Ashish Sood.

The gaushala, which has 10 cows as of now, will help in “resolution of conflict, improvement of mental health and the spread of kindness” among prisoners, Tihar officials said.

“No one visits or calls some of our inmates. Such an initiative has been attempted in other countries as well. So, I thought we

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