The word adaptation is key to our survival.    Several of the species that exist today including humans have been through this adaptation through the ice age and even through the changes that we face today.  Some choose to stay and adapt while others migrate to find an environment where life is friendlier.   The best examples are humans and birds such as sparrows. 

Hundreds of such examples exist, however, in the light of new studies undertaken in this subject, it has been discovered that such changes bring about basic change in human or animal behavior.  For example, the differences found in how GM crops have a negative effect on the human body or when we witness cows or other animals feeding on the left over food including plastics items by the street.    In some of the Indian states like Maharashtra alone, the statistics alone show that approximately 2 million cows roam around the streets in search of food.  One of the medical reports indicates as much as 30Kg of plastics and other toxic substances were recovered from dead animals. If left on its own, these toxic substances would be consumed by humans which leads to a variety of diseases.  What are the incremental steps we can take as youths to help the situation? 

There are several bodies that play a collective role.  First and foremost are citizens of any country, primarily the youths.  Second the government.  Direct involvement and good support from government is essential for success and sustainability of such initiatives.   

• - Funded 24 x 7 animal welfare centers should be established

• - Animals found in streets should be electronically tagged so that their owners could be easily tracked

• - Mechanisms for proper waste disposal in all cities
  

•  - These centers should be present in all Indian states and controlled by local bodies that are not influenced by government

• - Success metrics should be established for each center and monitored for their progress and sustainability

•  - All animals should be subjected for regular health care and protection

•  - In the case of cows, the milk output should be tested for the presence of toxic substances

•  - These centers should operate on renewable energy

•  - Youths from schools should participate in animal protection campaigns

These points form the base for any campaign on animal welfare to be successful.  This should be driven primarily by will power of people than the money power.  As sustainability is key to success, constant checks and balances from UN should form an integral part of this initiative. Finally, green living begins with clean living.

References:

1. http://indianexpress.com/article/cities/ludhiana/not-only-plastic-stray-cows-eat-many-things-injurious-to-health-gaushala-caretakers/