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Karnataka, to be recognized by and be registered with, the Animal Welfare Board of India, Chennai (001/1961)
This Society is in the front line of prominent volunteer animal-care societies in the whole of South India, taking care of seized-animals being transported illegally to slaughter-houses situated in Kerala and Tamilnadu. The hapless animals rescued and recovered with assistance of the Law-Authorities and handed-over to the Society for feeding and taking care, under Court-orders. The statistics of animals seized and saved by various police stations and handed over since year 1999 have been reproduced here under for information. Till-date the society has been able to protect and take good care of thousands of animals, a worthy humanitarian duty, providing an excellent opportunity to those seeking PUNYA. At present the number of animals boarded in the society is 3780. In addition to these aged, weak, helpless and injured seized animals, more are brought in large numbers by residents of nearby villages and by the organisers of similar animal-care units.
Societys Lands:
The first branch of the Society is spread over 78 acres. Permanent animal-shelters and sheds covering more than 20,000 Sq. ft. have been constructed. Napier Green Grass for providing fresh feeds) is cultivated in more than 15 acres of land. Apart from these about half an acre, houses the Office, a Sri Krishna Temple and a Ramdevaji Temple, a Lab., a vetnary hospital and clinic. Some land is utilized for the storage of dry hay, gobar-gas plant, quarters for the resident workers, wells and water storage-tanks with the remaining land set aside for free movement of the animals. The entire land has a 6 ft. tall brick and mortar fence for protection against predators. A second branch was established to accommodate more animals, in year 2005 near Udboorugate, situated about 10 km away from Mysore. The land with an area of 36 acres is popularly known as Ahimsa Dham. Large sheds for animals, office-room, a Vet. Hospital, a Sri Krishna Temple, a water-hut, quarters for workers, etc., have been put-up in the compounded land, enclosing the grazing ground.
Medical Facility: For treatment and health-care of the animals, the society has appointed
a Veterinary Doctor (a Retd asst Director of veterinary) & 2 Supervisors as his assistants. A separate emergency ward has been constructed to render immediate treatment to severely sick animals. A separated Maternity ward is maintained for cows. We have spent Rs. 5 Lakhs during the year 2012-13 as medical and Doctors Expenses.
Green Grass cultivation: Green grass is cultivated in 15 acres of land at Mysore and 5
acres of Land at Udbooru branch.
Improved breeding: To improve the breed of cows, Kankrege, Harianvi, Hallikar, Gir &
Saiwal bulls have been brought from their places of origin. At present they have 300 cows of these improved breeds.
Milk Production: Every day 750-800 litres of milk is collected from healthy cows which
are sold to members of the society and the revenue collected is utilized welfare of all animals.
Gobar Gas Plant: A gobar gas plant at both the branches each of a capacity of 80 cubic
meters has been put-up to protect the environment. All the workers quarters have been provided with free cooking gas facility from these plants. Cutting down trees for fuel has
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been totally prevented by elimination of use of fire-wood. In emergencies electricity is also generated from the generator installed, utilizing gobar-gas.
Vermi-culture: They are manufacturing vermin-compost and organic manure from the
cow dung available in their Society utilizing the scientific know-how provided.
Vermi Culture
Labour and Helping Hands: 30 labour-quarters have been provided on the premises of
the Society for workers, residence; their families are also provided with milk and rations at subsidized rates, conserving cost and energy other-wise spent on going to market for daily needs. Their childrens education has been arranged by admitting them to good, nearby school; their primary educational expenses are being met by the society.
Acres to Mysore City Corporation from their Second Unit for the purpose of Kabini Water Project.
Day after Day, there is a continuous increase in the number of animals being rescued and given shelter thus increasing the overall expenditure on maintenance. Hence liberal contributions are solicited from philanthropist interested in wellbeing of hapless animals and seeking punyoparjan.
Financial Strengths
The financial strength was the donations received from Organizations like Hindu Parishad, from various members of the society, amount received from the sale of milk, medical products from cow urine and sale of manure.
college campus. (Yet to plan) 7. Distribute e-books about the importance of plant and animal life on the college campus to raise awareness in students about issues of global warming and the necessity for trees. (Downloaded the required resources but yet to distribute) 8. Try to organize a session on Vanamahotsava Day for the public. (Yet to organise) 9. Create a Facebook page for Pinjrapole Mysore and post updates regularly about the activities undertaken by the society. (https://www.facebook.com/groups/642469415820522/ ) 10. Videotape short films and distribute them online regarding the importance of animals and why we should care about them. 11. Coordinate with 25th Day Productions and try to screen films about dairy farming in India and the nefarious practices carried out by firms like Nandini. Status: ongoing 12. Setup a helpline number for Pinjrapole society. Status: ongoing 13. Design merchandise (T-shirts, wristbands etc) for the society that promotes the importance of taking care of animals and distribute this merchandise in college. Status: planning 14. Discuss with the Ethics and values in management faculty and plan for a case study on Pinjrapole and the example it has been setting for Mysore. Status: yet to consult the Ethics faculty. 15. Reach out the Corporate Society Responsibility (CSR) units of local companies in and around Mysore and try to raise awareness about the activities of Pinjrapole Society. Status: Have e-mailed SPI and Dot Angle. Yet to reach out to others. 16. Try to collaborate with The Toastmasters Club of SDM and organize a session about animal rights. Status: Contacted The Toastmasters Club and discussing it further. 17. Organize a book-club in college that raises awareness about animal rights issues and environmental challenges. Status: Planning and organizing the session? 18. Try to reach out to NGOs that fight for animal rights through the E-cell and gain experiential learning from them that could be implemented at Pinjrapole Status: Trying to filter out information about NGOs in and around Mysore. 19. Clean the manure and wash the Pinjrapole grounds to maintain the cleanliness of the institution. Status: will be conducted next week. 20. Try to setup a more efficient distribution channel for the products sold by the
Pinjrapole society. Status: planning 21. Help in the daily operations such as loading and unloading the hay. Status: will be conducted next week. 22. Help in packaging the milk and dairy products for distribution. Status: will be conducted next week. 23. Clean the temple on the grounds and make it more accessible. Status: will be conducted next week 24. Aid the injured animals and assist the veterinarian. Status: will be conducted next week 25. Promote the activities of Pinjrapole society in college and through our social networks and recruit more volunteers.