Chhattisgarh Government Banks On Cow Dung To Boost Economy

New Delhi: Under the Chhattisgarh government’s scheme, Godhan Nyay, the state is pushing to boost the income of cattle owners and villagers through the sale of cow dung. The Bhupesh Baghel government purchases cow dung at Rs 2 per kg from cattle owners in the state, according to a report by Economic Times. This scheme was launched in 2020 to extend the value of cows even after the milk-producing years.Also Read – Two Drunkards Eat Poisonous Snake in Chhattisgarh’s Korba to Avenge Frequent Snake Bites in Village

The state has built gothan facilities to shelter the cattle in order to collect dung. The facilities are also used by self-help groups for agriculture-related activities for women. The facility has been created using MNREGA and other funds on government land, the report stated. Also Read – Surgeon Operates on 101 Women in 7 Hours at Sterilisation Camp, Chhattisgarh Govt Orders Probe

A gothan is, typically, spread over 5 acres of land. The state has over 10,500 gothan facilities, 7,777 out of these are working, the report added. Two cattle grazers bring the cattle from the village to gothan and then they are fed. The dung is then collected and sold to the state government. In the night, the cattle are taken back to the village and stray cattle is made to stay at the gothan facility. Also Read – Chhattisgarh Shuts Schools, Colleges After Highest Daily Spike in Coronavirus Cases This Year

Interestingly, fodder is collected by the state government from the farmers. The stubble that is collected in the field by the farmers is purchased by the government and given to gothan facilities under the Para Dhaan scheme. Also, the SHGs are encouraged to pack the vermicompost at Rs 10 per kg.