The Chhattisgarh government scheme of procuring cow urine launched on Hareli led to the buying from cattle owners of 2,306 liters on day one.
The maximum of 307 liters was procured in Kabirdham district followed by 287 liters in Balod and 184 liters in Mahasamund district, an official communication said on Friday.
Under the scheme, the government will purchase cow urine at Rs 4 per liter.
“Procurement of 'gau mutra' has started from Gauthans in 63 villages and preparations are in full swing to start the same in all Gauthans in the state at the earliest,” the communication said.
In addition, training is being imparted to members of Gauthan Samitis and Women self-Help Groups to prepare organic pesticides and ‘Jeevamrut’ from cow urine.