HISTORY

Shree Gauhati Gaushala (erstwhile PINJRAPOLE) was established at Athgaon, Guwahati on 23rd February, 1916 (Falgun Badi Teej Vikram Samvat, 1972) on a plot of land measuring 25 Bighas donated by Late Hukmichandji Ramkrikhdasji Ajitsaria.

Subsequently, the Gaushala was expanded and the following plots of land were either purchased and/or donated by the following persons :-

3 Bighas 1 Katha 2 Lechas and 3 Bighas 2 Kathas 11 Lechas of land adjoining the existing plot of land at Athgaon was purchased from Sri Amarlal Mahanta and Sri Ranglal Nunia respectively.

In Vikram Samvat 1973, M/s Lalchand Kaniram Choudhury of Kolkata donated 260 Bighas 1 Katha 5 Lechas of land situated at Maligaon for growing grass for the cows and to keep invalid cows in the said complex.

Again in Vikram Samvat 1976, 90 Bighas 1 Katha 19 Lechas of land situated at Fatasil was purchased for growing grass for the cows.

M/s Ramlal Lalchand, Guwahati donated 10 Bighas 2 Kathas 12 Lechas of land situated at Fatasil for the said Pinjarapole.

MANAGEMENT

Initially, Shree Gauhati Gaushala was managed by a Working Committee and Late Shri Nagarmal Kejriwal was appointed Pradhan Sachiv which he served for many years. Under his able leadership, the Gaushala started functioning effectively and grew by leaps and bounds.

To strengthen the financial position of Gauhati Gaushala, the local traders of Guwahati from all castes came forward and assured to contribute as Vitti Laag on the goods imported by them from outside the State. As a result, Rs. 8,500/ was received as Vitti Laag and Rs. 16,500/- was received as special donation in the very first year.

During those days 120 - 150 ltrs of milk was produced and distributed to the needy people on a daily basis and the total cow population during those days was 400.

At present, the Working Committee of Shree Gauhati Gaushala consists of 41 members including 15 Trustees as Ex. Officio Members. The day-to-day affairs are looked after by the office bearers consisting of its President, Vice-Presidents, Secretary, Joint Secretaries and Treasurer who follow the guidelines issued by the Trust from time to time. The various Committees formed by the Working Committee also look after the affairs specifically entrusted to them.

STAFF & WORKERS :

The present staff strength of Shree Gauhati Gaushala is 125 persons which includes Manager, Asstt. Manager, Accountant and other office staff and daily labourers.

There is an in-house kitchen for providing hygienic food to the staff members of Shree Gauhati Gaushala.

GOPASTHAMI MELA :

Gopasthami Mela is organized every year in a big way for 2 days. Lakhs of people from all castes, communities& religions visit Shree Gauhati Gaushala at Athgaon to worship the holy cow and enjoy the Mela too where different types of programmes are held.