Launching the “Godhan Vermi Compost”, prepared at the Gauthans, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Tuesday said that in each district the packaging work should be done by the women self-help groups.
These self-help groups will also be involved in the printing of packaging bags. The packaging must be such that it retains the moisture of compost and consumers can handle the packet with ease, he said.
He also released the instalment for the Godhan Nyay Yojana for 88,810 cattle owners and cow dung sellers to tune of Rs 8.5 crore from his official residence-cum-office, said an official statement.
Till date, a total of Rs 29.28 crore has been paid since the launch of the scheme on July 20.Baghel said the scheme is benefiting the poor rural residents.
He laid emphasis on making the scheme beneficial for which a team of veterinary scientists should be constituted for study and recommendation.
Agriculture Minister Ravindra Choubey said the scheme has become popular across the State. A business of around Rs 800 crore of eco-friendly vermi-compost is expected through the women self-help groups.