India’s first national cow culture museum will be established on the campus of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Veterinary Science University in Mathura on the initiative of the Uttar Pradesh Braj Teerth Vikas Parishad, Agra Divisional Commissioner Nagendra Pratap announced on Sunday.
The land for the project has been identified, and senior officials inspected the proposed site on Saturday to finalise the project outline.
Nagendra Pratap said the museum would communicate the religious, cultural and spiritual significance of cattle, alongside the scientific utility of cows and their products. “This unique confluence of tradition and science will foster a holistic understanding of cow conservation,” he said.
The museum will feature around 100 digital and symbolic models of cattle, including major indigenous breeds and endangered species, with the aim of giving future generations a comprehensive understanding of India’s cow heritage.
A dedicated exhibition on cow milk and its products, including milk, curd, cheese and ghee, will form a central attraction. The display will employ modern techniques to present the scientific, nutritional and Ayurvedic aspects of these products.
A dairy parlour will also be developed on the premises to provide visitors with pure dairy products.
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The divisional commissioner said the project recognises the cow as a “mother” in Indian culture and highlights its spiritual importance within the Sanatan tradition. He added that the initiative would demonstrate that cow conservation extends beyond agriculture and economics, and is closely linked to religious practice, ethical living and public welfare.
The museum is being developed at the national level in line with directives issued by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. According to officials, it is expected to enhance the cultural identity of the Braj region and promote understanding of a cow-based rural economy supported by scientific standards.
Braj Teerth Vikas Parishad Vice-President Shailajakant Mishra, District Magistrate CP Singh, Mathura-Vrindavan Development Authority Vice-President Lakshmi N, Chief Executive Officer Suraj Patel, Environmental Adviser Mukesh Sharma, and Dr Amit Shukla of the veterinary university were among those who inspected the proposed site.
The project is positioned as both a cultural and educational initiative, aimed at combining heritage preservation with contemporary scientific awareness.
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