Cow donation with compassion

Cow-Donation with Compassion

Norata is a tiny village in the large Patan district of Gujarat. With a  population of a little over 2000 people, it is also known to be a very religious village. Norata procured this reputation from a famous saint, Narbheram who spent his lifetime there, his life dedicated in service to the villagers.

Norata predominantly has a residing population of the ‘Thakor’ community. This community had a tendency to while away a lot of their time in vices of alcoholism and gambling. Narbheram’s dedicated mission was to inspire and encourage the conversion of these residents. Life long commitment and service to this cause eventually brought about the desired change. Narbheram is today remembered fondly in and around Norata, as the saint who brought about this conversion of the villagers.

Kantibhai Halaji Thakor and him wife Shri Shankaben are resident of Norata village. He possesses no land, and he barely manages to sustain his family by providing labour services to various land owners in the village. He lives with his wife, Shankaben Thakor, and his 7 year old mentally and physically disabled son. Kantibhai also does not have his own ‘pucca’ house and lives with his family in a mid hut.

We approached Kantibhai, after careful consideration and understanding his requirements and limitations of being able to sufficiently provide for his family. We offered a cow for the sustenance and nutrition of his family. A cow provides for required nutrition, especially for his child, and also is a means for income through milk and manure.

Kantibhai and his family were very grateful when we made his offer and immediately offered to use this opportunity to give service to others also. He promised to give a part of the daily milk provided, to other underprivileged children in the village who are in need, and also distribute the manure as fertilizer, instead of selling it.

We provided a cow who also has a calf and Kantibhai was happy with the prospect that his son will also get a young companion to play with.

The cost of the cow provided to Kantibhai is Rs 10,500.

Additional Rs 500 provided for the transportation costs in bringing the cow to his village and home. Rs 2,000 provided to Kantibhai for the initial needs of the cow, for fodder and seeds, which in future will be looked after by him.

Thus, a total amount of Rs 13,000 has been donated towards Kantibhai Thakor’s family and this amount promises to be well used towards providing a new lease of sustenance to this family in need.