EXPLAINER: Why shifting dairies away from Rohtak city is crucial
Getting dairies shifted to the new complex near Kanheli village on the outskirts of Rohtak has become a major challenge for the local Municipal Corporation (MC) authorities. A majority of plot holders in the new Dairy Complex are yet to relocate their operations there, despite repeated notices and warnings. The continued delay has compelled the MC to adopt a stricter approach to ensure that the dairies are moved from the residential areas to the Kanheli Dairy Complex at the earliest.
What is the reason behind shifting dairies to the new complex?
The dairies are being shifted to the new Dairy Complex near Kanheli village to prevent unhygienic conditions in residential areas. Fodder and waste from dairies located in Gandhi Camp, Mal Godam Road, Kachha Beri Road, and other localities in the city were blocking sewer lines and causing waterlogging on roads. The relocation aims at maintaining cleanliness, improving sanitation, and ensuring organised dairy operations outside the city limits.
What action has so far been taken by the MC against dairy owners?
The MC authorities have initiated strict action against the dairy owners who have failed to relocate. Recently, one dairy in the Gandhi Camp area was sealed and six animals shifted to a gaushala. However, the animals were given back next day after the dairy owners assured of shifting their operations to a new complex soon. Earlier, the authorities had repeatedly issued notices, but with little success. The continued reluctance of the dairy owners has compelled the MC to intensify action and put pressure on them to shift their operations to the designated dairy complex.
How many dairy owners have so far shifted to the new complex?
Out of 251 dairy owners who were allotted plots at the new complex, only 90 have shifted their operations to the Kanheli Dairy Complex so far. The project was initiated several years ago to facilitate the relocation of the dairies from the residential areas. Initially, the owners were unwilling to move, citing lack of basic amenities. However, the MC now claims to have provided all essential facilities, yet most dairy owners have neither shifted nor started construction on their allotted plots, even after several years.
What is the latest direction of the MC to the dairy owners?
The MC authorities have now directed all dairy owners to start construction work on their allotted plots in the new complex by Monday and submit photographic proof of the work’s commencement to the MC office. Those who fail to comply will face strict action, including the sealing of their dairies still operating in the residential area. These directions were issued after the sealing of one dairy, when several dairy owners met the MC Commissioner and sought additional time to begin the construction at the new complex.
What is the opinion of the MC Commissioner regarding the shifting of dairies?
MC Commissioner Anand Kumar Sharma said all necessary facilities, including water supply, drainage, animal sheds, internal roads, lighting, and a fodder market, have already been provided at the Kanheli Dairy Complex. He added that development work was continuing to further improve the site. The Commissioner also stated that the sealing process was temporarily put on hold after the dairy owners assured him that they would start the construction by Monday, but warned that strict action would resume against those who failed to relocate within the stipulated time.
Haryana Tribune