Yogi calls for use of cow dung paint for govt buildings, tech in dairy sector

He proposed organising divisional-level competitions for indigenous cow breeds and recognising exemplary ‘gau ashray sthals’. He also suggested holding competitions for organisations producing cow-based products to encourage “innovation and excellence” in the sector.

The Chief Minister was informed that 40,968.29 hectares of pastures were cleared of encroachments, with 12,168.78 hectares dedicated to green fodder production.

This initiative is also generating rural employment, with women self-help groups actively involved and a total of 21,884 “gausevaks” have been trained and deployed for the purpose, the CM was apprised.

In Bareilly, the establishment of organic manure and cow urine processing plants, in collaboration with IFFCO, Awanla, is progressing at large cow conservation centres, officials said.

The Chief Minister was further informed that 11.49 lakh cows are currently sheltered in 7,693 gau ashray sthals across the state, monitored through CCTV cameras and regular inspections. He instructed the officials to ensure the deployment of caretakers and timely payment to them and establishment of husk banks, and adequate supply of water, green fodder and bran.

He also emphasised regular veterinary visits to these shelters. Under the ‘Mukhyamantri Nirashrit Govansh Sahyogita Yojana’, the Chief Minister directed that cows be provided to poor families having no livestock. The initiative aims at promoting cow service and enhancing household nutrition through milk availability.

The Chief Minister was informed that in 2024-25, milk procurement reached 3.97 lakh litres per day (LLPD), marking a 10% increase from the previous year. Membership rose by 8%, and 24,031 milk producers were trained. Financially, the turnover reached Rs 1,120.44 crores, reflecting a 16% growth, it was informed.

Regarding future plans, it was shared that for the year 2025-26, the target is to establish 4,922 new cooperative milk societies and provide training to 21,922 existing ones.