Yes, Animal Welfare Board Wants To Celebrate Feb 14 As 'Cow Hug Day'
By Sana Fazili The Animal Welfare Board of India has made an appeal to celebrate February 14 as 'Cow Hug Day'. In a notice issued on February 6, the board said that hugging a cow will "bring emotional richness" to increase our "individual and collective happiness". February 14 is usually celebrated as Valentine's Day across the world. However, each year, several religious and right-leaning groups criticise the celebration and denounce it as a 'western concept' that does not fall in line with Indian values. Copies of the Animal Welfare Board regarding 'Cow Hug Day' were shared widely on social ...