<p>The Muslim Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) here has welcomed the ban on cow slaughter in Maharashtra and urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to clamp a nationwide ban.<br /><br /></p>.<p>The chamber said the Maharashtra government's move will effectively help improve cattle wealth and increase milk production.<br /><br />MCCI director Jasim Mohammad told IANS: "Earlier also there was a law in the state but it was not properly implemented. In the fresh law, slaughter of calfs and oxens have also been banned along with cow.<br /><br />"This is very justified. This is a historic step. Some people are saying that due to the ban, a large number of people will lose their livelihood. But this is a misconception because buffalo slaughter has not been banned.<br /><br />"Due to unchecked slaughter of animals, which also include cow, the country is facing shortage of milk and milk-based products."<br /><br />Mohammad said the ban on cow slaughter should be extended to the whole country. MCCI is launching a national signature campaign to request Prime Minister Modi to ban cow slaughter in the country with a central legislation.</p>
<p>The Muslim Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) here has welcomed the ban on cow slaughter in Maharashtra and urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to clamp a nationwide ban.<br /><br /></p>.<p>The chamber said the Maharashtra government's move will effectively help improve cattle wealth and increase milk production.<br /><br />MCCI director Jasim Mohammad told IANS: "Earlier also there was a law in the state but it was not properly implemented. In the fresh law, slaughter of calfs and oxens have also been banned along with cow.<br /><br />"This is very justified. This is a historic step. Some people are saying that due to the ban, a large number of people will lose their livelihood. But this is a misconception because buffalo slaughter has not been banned.<br /><br />"Due to unchecked slaughter of animals, which also include cow, the country is facing shortage of milk and milk-based products."<br /><br />Mohammad said the ban on cow slaughter should be extended to the whole country. MCCI is launching a national signature campaign to request Prime Minister Modi to ban cow slaughter in the country with a central legislation.</p>
