UP govt to launch cow adoption scheme to promote rural self-sustenance

Lucknow, Jul 6 (PTI) The Uttar Pradesh government is planning to launch the Mukhyamantri Sahbhagita Yojana, an innovative scheme linking cow protection and rural self-reliance.

Under the initiative, farmers can adopt up to four cattle, while their sheds can be built under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee scheme and small biogas units installed to promote clean energy, according to an official statement issued on Sunday.

This cow-centric model aims to strengthen the rural economy by promoting organic farming, bio-fertiliser production and clean energy. The scheme will also provide a reliable source of income and employment, especially for women self-help groups and rural youth, who will be actively involved in the campaign, read the statement.

Dr Anurag Srivastava, Officer on Special Duty, Uttar Pradesh Gau Seva Commission, said that the blueprint of the scheme has been already prepared and it will be implementation soon. PTI COR CDN RUK RUK