Cow dung inspired by Chhattisgarh parade

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Cow dung inspired by Chhattisgarh parade

New Delhi India January 23 ANI The theme of Chhattisgarh's tableau for the upcoming Republic Day is Godhan Nyay Yojana a state government scheme under which products are made from cow dung purchased from farmers, providing employment and a stable income to people, especially women.

Cow dung is purchased from farmers at Rs 2 per kilogram and over 7,000 gauthans have been established for this purpose. Later, various products are made from the dung purchased. It provides a source of employment for women who are part of various self-help groups. Vermicompost is also prepared using cow dung.

The tableau for the Republic Day parade was inspired by Godhan Nyay Yojana, according to ANI's Additional Director, Director of Public Relations, Umesh Mishra. Under this cow dung, the cow dung is purchased at Rs 2 per kg and used to create various products, including vermicompost. There are lakhs of women who are employed by the scheme because of the role of self-help groups. This scheme has helped people put unused cow dung, which is otherwise used to spread filth, to good use. Mishra said that electricity and natural paint are also being made using dung.

Mishra said that the state government is looking forward to present this government scheme to the entire country on the occasion of Republic Day.