The Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has ordered the constitution of a high-level committee to draft comprehensive Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for regulating the transport of bovine animals across Jammu and Kashmir.
According to an order issued by the General Administration Department, the committee will examine existing laws and frameworks and prepare detailed SOPs governing bovine transport through vehicles as well as on foot.
The panel will also lay down documentation and verification protocols, including permits and health certificates, to be checked during inspections by enforcement agencies.
It has further been tasked with recommending measures to ensure animal welfare during transportation, strengthening coordination among departments, and framing standard procedures to curb illegal transport while ensuring smooth movement of lawful consignments.
The committee will also suggest the use of technology-driven solutions to improve transparency and efficiency in monitoring bovine transport across the Union Territory.
