Regulation to protect animals from cruelty, not to regulate trade in cattle: Govt

It is envisaged that welfare of cattle dealt in the market will be ensured and only healthy animals are traded for agriculture purposes for the benefits of the farmers, The Ministry added.
The livestock markets are intended to become hubs for trade for animal for agriculture through this process and animal for slaughter will have to be bought from the farmers at the farms. The notified rules will remove the scope of illegal sale and smuggling of the cattle which is a major concern.