What was once considered waste is now generating income for rural families in Gujarat.
In a unique initiative promoting natural farming and rural livelihoods, India’s first Gaumutra dairy in Abala village of Gujarat’s Banaskantha district is creating new income opportunities for livestock rearers.
Started by entrepreneur Devaram Purohit with financial support of ₹5 lakh from iHUB Gujarat, the project has transformed cow urine, once treated as waste, into a valuable agricultural resource.
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The dairy began in 2017 with a small 50-litre processing unit and has now grown into a commercial plant with a capacity of 10,000 litres per day. Currently, nearly 4,000 litres of Gaumutra are collected daily from villages in Bhabhar taluka, benefiting around 70 to 80 families.
At the facility, Gaumutra is processed at controlled temperatures to produce natural fertilizers and pesticides, encouraging chemical-free farming.
Experts believe such products could also help reduce dependence on imported urea and potash, strengthening sustainable agriculture in Gujarat.
Published: 22 May 2026, 05:51 pm IST
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