Goa will never face beef shortage: CM Manohar Parrikar 

Beef and cow slaughter is already a big issue in the country. Recently former defense Minister and current Goa CM Manohar Parrikar has given a controversial statement over beef.

Controversial statement of Parrikar

• In a statement by Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar, he says that the union territory will never face shortage in beef production.
• In addition to which Parrikar said that if the UT faces any kind of reduction in beef production, it will then be imported from Karnataka.
• He presented this statement at Goa Vidhan Sabha.
• In addition he said that the meat is still imported from Belgam so as to ensure that the UT never lacks in meat.
• He said the above as a reply to BJP MLA Nilesh Kabral.
• He said that he’ll ensure that the imported beef is well tested by authorized doctor before bringing it to markets.

Daily Production of 2000kg Beef:

• Parrikar also informed about Ponda Situated Goa Meat Complex.
• In addition he said that it is the only authorized slaughter house in the UT.
• Furthermore it produces around 2000 kg beef daily.
• The rest of the beef is supplied by Karnataka.
• The government has no intention of banning the import of animals for slaughter from other states.
• Most noteworthy is the fact the in backward regions of Goa, Beef is eaten on a regular basis.
• The backward classes of Goa constitute almost 30% of the total population of the Union territory.