VOICED : India beef ban shines light on cow care homes

The video explores the bustling city of Mumbai and contrasts it with a peaceful cow shelter, or Goshala, where aging cows are cared for. It discusses the cultural and legal significance of cows in Maharashtra, where cow slaughter has been banned since 1976, with recent extensions to include bulls and bullocks. This has led to an increase in elderly male bovines being brought to shelters. However, the law has adversely affected the livelihoods of Muslim butchers, who have traditionally relied on cattle trading and meat cutting. The video highlights the challenges faced by these communities as they navigate the new legal landscape.

What is a goshala?

• A type of Indian festival

• A cow shelter

• A traditional Indian dish

• A type of Indian dance

Since when has it been illegal to kill cows in Maharashtra?

• 1986

• 1996

• 2006

• 1976

What recent change was made to the law regarding cattle in Maharashtra?

• The ban on killing cows was lifted

• The ban was extended to include bulls and bullocks

• The ban was extended to include goats

• The ban was extended to include chickens

Which community is most affected by the new cattle law in Mumbai?

• The Qureshi community

• The Hindu community

• The Sikh community

• The Christian community

What challenge do the butchers face due to the new law?

• They have to relocate to another city

• They are unable to find alternative skills for earning a living

• They have to sell their shops

• They have to pay higher taxes