Chhattisgarh CM transfers Rs 15 crore as part of Godhan Nyay Yojana: As part of the flagship Godhan Nyay Yojna (GNY) initiated by the Chhattisgarh government, Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel conducted online transfers exceeding Rs 15 crore to support cattle rearers, women’s self-help groups (SHGs), and ‘gauthan’ committees.
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This initiative has empowered SHG women and surged farmer engagement in cattle rearing. The program has garnered national recognition, inspiring other states to adopt similar initiatives.
Distribution of Funds under the Godhan Nyay Yojna: Supporting Cattle Rearers, Gauthan Committees, and Women SHGs
Out of the total value of Rs 15.29 crore, Rs 5.60 crore was allocated to cattle rearers’ bank accounts as compensation for the cow manure they delivered to gauthans, which act as centres for caring for livestock in rural areas. Additionally, a sum of Rs 9.69 crore was distributed to gauthan committees and women-led self-help groups (SHGs) affiliated with gauthans, as a part of the program’s provisions.
Godhan Nyaya Yojana: Fostering Agricultural Innovation
Introduced in July 2020 by the Chhattisgarh government, the Godhan Nyaya Yojana involves the procurement of cow dung at a rate of Rs. 2 per kg within the state’s gauthans.
Godhan Nyaya Yojana: Economic Empowerment and Sustainable Production
In the gauthans, women’s organisations are using cow manure gathered through the programme to generate large quantities of vermicompost, super compost, and other products. These goods are subsequently made available to government departments and farmers at reduced prices through cooperative societies. In addition to these efforts, women’s groups are generating profits by crafting and selling cow-based products like cow cast, diyas, incense sticks, and idols, alongside utilizing cow dung for manure. These groups are also actively involved in diverse income-generating activities, including vegetable and mushroom cultivation, poultry, goat farming, fisheries, and animal husbandry within the gauthans.
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- Minister of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries: Giriraj Singh