After Yogi's Push, State Explores Use of Cow Dung Paint in Govt Buildings

Using eco-friendly cow dung-based paint on government buildings is among the innovative uses of cow dung that the authorities in Uttar Pradesh have begun exploring following directives from chief minister Yogi Adityanath.

- Brajendra K Parashar

LUCKNOW:

The state's department of animal husbandry is assessing the feasibility and cost-effectiveness of using cow dung paint on official buildings, marking a significant step towards making cow shelters self-reliant by generating income from these centers.

Over 12 lakh (1.2 million) stray cattle housed in around 7,693 shelters across Uttar Pradesh produce massive quantities of cow dung and urine every day, prompting the authorities to find out more and newer ways to use this natural resource to help the shelters become self-sustainable.

The state government annually spends Rs 2,000 crore on the feed of stray cattle.

Principal secretary, animal husbandry and dairy development, K Ravindra Naik said, "Already, many self-help groups and NGOs are making products using the cow dung and urine. Now, we are looking for more innovative ways among which include painting government buildings with the environment-friendly dung-based paint."