MP Govt proposes colour-coded identification system for 40 lakh stray cattle of state

• Rohan Umak
• March 15, 2026

MP cattle menace: Amid rising menace of stray cattle on the roads and farmlands, the Madhya Pradesh government has recently proposed tagging close to 40 lakh abandoned cattle with saffron-coloured identification tags. The proposal is aimed at distinguishing stray cattle from domesticated animals, paving the way for the authorities to identify and manage them more effectively. Notably, the proposal has received in-principle approval from the Union Government. Additional…