Gaudhan Nyay Yojana: Chhattisgarh to procure cow-dung at Rs 2 per kg

Bhupesh Baghel Government has decided to purchase cow dung at the rate of Rs 2 per kg under 'Gaudhan Nyay Yojana' to boost the rural economy in the state. The purpose of the scheme is to promote cattle rearing, generating employment and also to ensure the protection of livestock.

Raipur: The Chhattisgarh government on Tuesday announced that it will procure cow-dung at Rs 2 per kg under 'Gaudhan Nyay Yojana'. The decision of the Bhupesh Baghel-led government came after the Cabinet Committee decided to purchase cow-dung at Rs 2 per kilogram after considering the transport expenses, which was initially recommended at Rs 1.5 per kgs. The scheme will be implemented from July 21st on the occasion of Hareli festival.

CM Baghel's attempt to revive the agricultural economy in the state by launching schemes like Narwa (rivulets and streams), Garuwa (livestock), Ghurwa(compost), and Baadi (cultivation of fruits and vegetables) will be strengthened after Gaudhan Nyay Yojana will be put to action.

To make the scheme successful, 5300 gothans (cow sheds) have been sanctioned in the state. As per the government data, 2408 sheds have been constructed in rural areas and 377 in urban pockets.

According to the directives, the vermicompost will be sold to the farmers at the rate of Rs 8 per kg.

A committee headed by Agriculture Minister Ravindra Chaubey was formed to fix the rate of purchasing the rate of cow-dung.

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The procured cow-dung would be used to produce vermicompost, which would generate rural employment. Promoting the production of vermicompost will invite horticulture, forest dept, and farmers to purchase manure.

CM Baghel believes that the plan will also ensure cattle safety and make cattle rearing viable, thus benefitting the farmers.

This would boost organic farming and reduce dependence on chemical fertilizers. The scheme is aimed to help agriculture, animal husbandry, generate employment, and uplift rural economy.

The opposition party BJP mocked the state government claiming that the scheme is not practical and its implementation is not possible. However, its parent organisation RSS has backed the Chhattisgarh government and praised Bhupesh Baghel for the scheme.