Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot has sanctioned ₹1,337 crore to build and operate animal shelters in 1,500 gram panchayats. Under the project, the animal shelters will be constructed in two phases. First, animal shelters will be constructed in 200 gram panchayats in 2022-23 and 1,300 in 2023-24. According to an official statement, the state government will bear 90% of the costs.