Government to promote entrepreneurs keen to manufacture products using by-products of desi cows

With an aim to double the income of farmers, the government has decided to promote entrepreneurs who are keen to manufacture products using by-products of desi cows like urine and cow dung, among others.

Various products which can be manufactured using cow milk, urine and cow dung have been identified after which the Ayush Ministry has been asked to give its views. The issue was talked about in detail at a meeting called by Minister of State for Agriculture Krishna Raj. Among others who attended the meeting were senior officials from various ministries.

Use of cow dung as natural pesticide/fertiliser, and for production of gobar gas as also for making gobar bricks, household mats and air purifier - have been identified. Using cow urine for making facial and beauty products like soap and face wash has also been thought about. The Ayush Ministry has been asked to submit a report in this regard soon, the source added.

Once the products are identified for business scale up, the small enterprises will be encouraged by providing financial help under a scheme run by MSME Ministry.

Besides, milk-based products, the government wants to encourage small enterprises to take advantage of benefits of cow by-products for creating jobs in rural India and enable more income to milk farmer.