The Chhattisgarh government will procure the cow urine from ‘Hareli Tihar’ on July 28 in the Gauthans. In the first phase, the procurement will commence in two self-reliant Gauthans of each district. The price to be paid will be Rs 4 per litre.
The Chief Minister on May 6 had announced that bovine urine would be bought from livestock owners. The scheme will be launched phase-wise.
The Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare and Biotechnology has fixed the price, an official communication said.
The selected groups will be given proper training by the Department of Veterinary Medicine and Krishi Vigyan Kendra. The procured urine will be converted as ‘Jeevamrut’ and pest control products by women self-help groups.
The Managing Director of Godhan Nyay Mission, Dr. Ayyaz Tamboli, has asked all district collectors to ensure necessary preparations to purchase cow urine.
He has also called for arrangements to store the product and conduct tests.
On July 20, 2020, the government commenced procuring cow dung in Gauthans.