Overview
- Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on February 7 ordered a tax exemption for 'Godaan', citing its emphasis on Indian culture, rural life, farmer traditions and cow protection.
- Uttar Pradesh granted a tax waiver on February 6 and tied the decision to its cow‑welfare push, highlighting over 7,500 shelters, protection for more than 12 lakh destitute cattle and district‑level committees.
- Odisha declared the film tax‑free on February 5 and announced two 'Go Asundhan Kendra' cow research centres, with a detailed project report to be prepared within three months.
- Odisha’s chief minister also signalled potential future legal measures to strengthen cow protection in the state.
- The film opened nationwide on February 6, and official statements describe it as promoting cow protection and a scientific perspective on Panchagavya alongside family and Sanatan Dharma values.