Panchkula, 8 January: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced plans to support gaushalas (cow shelters) in producing products like paint from cow dung and phenyl, soap, and shampoo from cow urine as part of its efforts to promote cow protection. Additionally, he stated that the state government would support these products’ marketing.
To promote self-sufficiency in cow shelters, a variety of products, including organic paints, havan samagri, pots, bricks, and diyas, are already being made at the Haryana Gauvansh Anusandhan Kendra in Sukhdarshanpur, Panchkula, using cow dung and urine.
“Compared to just Rs 2 crore in 2014–15, this year’s budget for cow protection and gaushalas has increased to Rs 510 crore,” Saini stated.
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The chief minister outlined several measures during the Gau Seva Samman Samaroh in Panchkula. He emphasized that gaushalas are being encouraged to install biogas plants, with technical assistance provided by the government. “We are also promoting the use of promo manure made from cow dung as an alternative to DAP fertilizer. Solar energy plants have been installed in 330 gaushalas, and similar installations in the remaining shelters will soon be completed to make them self-reliant,” he added.
Saini also mentioned Gaushalas’ access to government-subsidized electricity, which costs ₹2 per unit. He also declared that all of the state’s land would be set aside for Gau Charan, or grazing. Gaushalas will now receive the money that panchayats have collected from the leasing of this land. While announcing a ₹216.25 crore fodder grant for the shelters, Saini stated, “A roadmap is being prepared to ensure this land can be used to grow fodder based on the needs of Gaushalas.”
The Gau Samvardhan and Gau Sanrakshan Yojana’s initiatives to promote native cattle breeds were also covered. This will encourage domestic milk production and guarantee high milk prices. Every cow, including bulls, heifers, and calves, will be identified and tracked online, according to Saini.
According to the government, the number of registered cows in Haryana’s gaushalas has grown significantly—from 1.74 lakh in 215 shelters in 2014 to 4.5 lakh in 683 shelters currently.
“Stray cattle frequently cause road accidents,” Saini said in response to the problem of stray cattle. Gaushalas who catch stray calves and heifers will be compensated Rs 300 for each animal, Rs 600 for cows, and Rs 800 for bulls in order to address this issue.
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