Srinagar, April 10: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday constituted a high-level committee to draft comprehensive Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for regulating the transport of bovine animals across the Union Territory.

The committee, constituted through an order issued by the General Administration Department, will examine existing laws and legal frameworks to prepare detailed SOPs governing bovine transport both by vehicles and on foot.
The panel has been tasked with laying down documentation and verification protocols, including permits and health certificates, which would be mandatorily checked by enforcement agencies during inspections.
The committee will also recommend measures to ensure animal welfare during transit, strengthen inter-departmental coordination, and frame standard procedures to curb illegal transport while ensuring the smooth movement of lawful consignments.
The panel has also been directed to suggest technology-driven solutions to improve transparency and efficiency in monitoring bovine movement across the Union Territory.