The Chhattisgarh government’s Godhan Nyay Yojana, under which cow dung will be procured from cattle rearers for production of organic fertiliser, was inaugurated on Monday.
The scheme is intended for promoting cattle rearing, assuring the safety of livestock and boosting the rural economy.
Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel inaugurated the scheme on Hareli — Chhattisgarh’s most significant agriculture festival celebrated on the day of the new moon in the month of Saavan.
Under the scheme, the government will procure cow dung at Rs 2 per kilogram from livestock owners and use it to prepare organic fertilizers.
The CM purchased 48kg cow dung from four farmers and paid them Rs 96 to mark the first procurement. Under the scheme, the government will procure cow dung at Rs 2 per kilogram, including the cost of transportation.
“With the implementation of this scheme, major positive changes are expected in terms of the environment as well as the rural economy. Godhan Nyay Yojana will create employment opportunities on a large scale,” the government release stated.
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) leaders in Chhattisgarh have extended support to the Congress government on its new cow dung scheme to boost the rural economy, days after they applauded Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel for introducing the Godhan Nyay Yojana.
Former minister Ajay Chandrakar mocked the project in his tweet. Posting a parody song, Chandrakar said that the youth should shun studies as the state government has decided to ask them to collect cow-dung.
