Proposal to shift out dairies from Ambala residential areas

Nitish Sharma

Tribune News Service

Ambala, March 6

The Ambala Municipal Council, Sadar Zone, has proposed to shift out all dairies from residential areas and construct a complex for them at Brahman Majra village in Ambala Cantonment. A resolution in this regard has also been passed by the panchayat of Brahman Majra village.

A number of residents are into dairy business for decades. Cow dung is being dumped in the open and in nullahs. Poor sanitary conditions and the movement of cattle on the main roads cause inconvenience to commuters.

In 2003, the then Chief Minister Om Prakash Chautala had told the district administration to shift out all dairies from residential areas, but it could not be done due to various reasons.

Former councillor Hira Lal Yadav said, “Gawal mandis and dairy business are being run at different locations. Some of the units are within the limits of the Ambala Cantonment Board and were established by the British”.

“Initially, it was proposed that dairy owners will be allocated land near Champa Rice Mill on the Jagadhri road. Later, the location was changed to Ugada Bada village. However, the decision was strongly opposed as the dairy owners would have to travel through the Army area to reach Ugada Bada. We are ready to cooperate, but the government must ensure all facilities,” he added.

Apoorva Chaudhary, Executive Officer, Ambala Municipal Council, said, “We have identified land at Brahman Majra village to shift the dairies. The panchayat’s resolution will be forwarded to the state government for further action”.