Lucknow: The state govt has announced plans to set up Panchgavya medicine units, cow dung paint production centres, and organic fertiliser plants across all 75 districts.The move aims to promote cow-based rural enterprises and generate local employment through the ‘One District-One Innovation’ model.“Under the initiative, one cow shelter (gaushala) from each district will be developed as a self-reliant unit. These centres will be equipped to produce a variety of organic and cow-based products, including dung-based bricks, biogas, bio-seeds, and cow urine-based medicines,” an official said.“The project is designed to utilise local resources and provide economic opportunities, particularly to youth and women-led self-help groups (SHGs),” he said.Officer on special duty (OSD), Uttar Pradesh Gau Seva Commission, Anurag Srivastava said, “Each selected gaushala will be developed into a hub of cow conservation and allied economic activities. Biogas units will also be installed to provide clean energy solutions, and cow dung bricks will be promoted as an eco-friendly alternative for construction and fuel.”The govt has prepared district-specific plans to support rural innovation, with a focus on making villages self-reliant by tapping into indigenous practices and materials.
