Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on July 20, 2020 launched Godhan Nyay Yojana which is first of its kind scheme of the country.
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On the occasion of the traditional festival of Hareli, Chief Minister inaugurated the scheme by symbolically procuring cowdung.
Under the Godhan Nyay scheme, the state government will procure cowdung at Rs 2 per kilogram from livestock owners and use it to prepare organic fertilizers.
Women self-help groups will prepare Vermi-compost using the cowdung procured under the scheme.
This Vermi-compost will be sold at the rate of Rs 8 per kg.
The state government will construct cowsheds in all 20 thousand villages in phases. These cowsheds are being developed as day care center for cattle.
The Godhan Nyay Yojana will be implemented through these cowsheds only.
Source: AIR
