Cow Science Exam 2021: UGC directs universities to ask students to participate

The idea behind conducting such an exam is to generate interest among students and the general public about the indigenous cow and its benefits.

Educational Institutions are directed by the University Grants Commission (UGC) to encourage students to participate in “Kamdhenu Gau-Vigyan Exam”, a national-level voluntary exam on 'gau vigyan' (cow science). The examination for the same will be conducted online on February 25 by Rashtriya Kamdhenu Aayog (RKA), a commission under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of India. Students of primary, secondary, and senior secondary schools, colleges, universities, and all citizens are allowed to appear for the examination. A certificate of appreciation will be given to all the participants. The idea behind conducting such an exam is to generate interest among students and the general public about the indigenous cow and its benefits. According to RKA Chairman Vallabhbhai Kathiria, the exam will be conducted annually.

Earlier, Mr Kathiria stated,"For raising mass awareness about the indigenous cows among young students and every other citizen, the RKA decided to conduct a national exam on cow science.” The Aayog has also prepared a study material on cow science. Participants can also gather relevant information for the exam from the website of the commission, i.e. kamdhenu.gov.in.

RKA Chairman Vallabhbhai Kathiria on December 15, 2020, urged Vice-Chancellors to start ‘Kamdhenu Chair’ in every university and college. The Kamdhenu Chairs in colleges and universities seek to educate the youths of the nation of the indigenous breeds of cows.

During the national webinar on ‘Kamdhenu Chair in Universities and Colleges’, Mr Kathiria said: “We need to educate the youth about agriculture, health, social, economic and environmental importance of our indigenous cows.”

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