About Hindu Gau Raksha Dal

A movement rooted in devotion — protecting Gau Mata, empowering our communities, and preserving our timeless values.

25+ Years of Seva

Our Story

From a Simple Vow to a Nationwide Movement

How Hindu Gau Raksha Dal came to be — and why our work matters more than ever.

Hindu Gau Raksha Dal began in the early 2000s as a small circle of devotees in Pune, Maharashtra, who came together to rescue injured and abandoned cows. What started as a weekly drive soon became a daily responsibility — and then a growing movement.

Today, our volunteers operate across Maharashtra and partner with shelters, farmers, and communities in several other states. We run shelters, conduct medical camps, promote Gau-based organic farming, and spread awareness about the sacred role of Gau Mata in our culture and economy.

But at heart, we remain what we always were — a service-first organisation guided by compassion, discipline and devotion. Every cow we protect, every farmer we support, every volunteer we train — is a step toward a stronger, kinder Bharat.

Gau Raksha

Protection Drives

Gau Seva

Shelter & Care

What Drives Us

Mission, Vision & Values

The compass that guides every one of our actions — from the smallest rescue to our largest shelter.

Our Mission

To ensure every Gau Mata lives with dignity, safety, and care — through rescues, shelters, medical aid, and community participation across Maharashtra and beyond.

Our Vision

A Bharat where Gau Mata are protected as a shared cultural and economic asset, and where every citizen takes pride in Gau Seva as a form of national service.

Our Values

Compassion, discipline, transparency, and unwavering service. We act without ego — driven only by Dharma and the welfare of the voiceless.

Our Work

What We Actually Do

Six pillars of action that turn our values into measurable impact every single day.

Emergency Rescue

24×7 rescue teams respond to injured, abandoned, or abused cows — reaching them with veterinary care within hours.

Gau Shelters

Safe, clean, and well-managed shelters where rescued cows live with proper food, water, and medical support for life.

Medical Camps

Regular free veterinary camps for villages, farmers and shelters — covering vaccination, surgery and long-term treatment.

Gau-based Farming

Training farmers in organic techniques using cow dung, gaumutra, and natural pesticides — improving yields and soil health.

Awareness Programs

School and college workshops, temple talks and rural drives to educate people about the cultural and economic value of Gau Mata.

Volunteer Network

Training and organising volunteers across districts so every community has a rapid-response team of its own.

Our Impact

Numbers That Tell the Story

Every number here represents a life saved, a family supported, or a community strengthened.

Cows Rescued

Shelters Running

Active Volunteers

Districts Covered

Our Journey

Milestones of Service

Two decades of steady growth, guided by devotion and disciplined action.

2003

Foundation in Pune

A group of 12 volunteers begin weekly rescue drives and Gau Seva in and around Pune district, Maharashtra.

2008

First Dedicated Shelter

Our first permanent shelter opens with capacity for 200 cows, along with an on-site veterinary facility.

2013

Statewide Expansion

Branches open across Maharashtra — Mumbai, Nashik, Nagpur, Kolhapur — coordinated by a central office.

2018

Gau-based Farming Program

Launch of a farming training initiative supporting over 500 farmers with organic, cow-based techniques.

2023

National Recognition

Our model is adopted in 3 additional states; total rescues cross 15,000 cows and volunteer base exceeds 3,000.

Today

Growing, Serving, Rebuilding

A stronger, more organised Hindu Gau Raksha Dal continues to serve Gau Mata — guided by compassion and disciplined action.

Our People

Meet the Leadership

Devoted individuals who lead our mission with humility, courage, and years of ground experience.

Shri Ramesh Sharma

National President

Shri Vijay Patil

Vice President

Smt. Anita Verma

General Secretary

Shri Suresh Yadav

Treasurer

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Whether you volunteer, donate, or simply spread the word — every effort brings us closer to a Bharat where no Gau Mata is left behind.

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