Lucknow, Jun 16 (PTI) Uttar Pradesh government is going to develop a major cow-based industry in every district of the state to link cow protection with the rural economy, an official statement issued here on Tuesday said.
“Uttar Pradesh Cow Service Commission has completed a state-wide assessment of the capacities of gaushalas (cow shelters),” the statement said, adding that based on this, preparations are underway to develop one major cow-based industry in every district under the ‘One District-One Innovation’ model.
The objective of the scheme is not only cow protection, but to develop gaushalas as centres of production, employment, natural farming and rural entrepreneurship.
For this purpose, a detailed assessment has been conducted of the
land available in gaushalas across the state, cattle population, water resources, Panchgavya units and the potential of local markets.
Uttar Pradesh Cow Service Commission Chairman Shyam Bihari Gupta said that after inspections and studies, separate innovation models are being prepared for each district.
In some districts, biogas production will be promoted, while in others, priority will be given to eco-paint manufacturing, organic manure, vermicompost, cow dung-based products and Panchgavya products.
This will encourage the development of small industrial units at the local level and create employment opportunities for rural youth within their own districts, he said.
Under the district-specific innovation model, a strategy has been prepared to convert available resources into income and employment opportunities.
As part of the scheme, women self-help groups and youth will be provided training and connected with production, processing and marketing activities, he said.
If successful, this model will make gaushalas self-reliant, provide momentum to natural farming and generate employment opportunities in rural areas. PTI ABN SHS
