Chennai, 24 February (H.S.) : The traditional landscape of Indian agriculture is undergoing a seismic shift, transitioning from a sentiment-driven cattle rearing model to a robust, technology-led Cow-based Economy.

At the forefront of this revolution is Dr. Vallabhbhai Kathiria, Founder and former Chairman of the Rashtriya Kamdhenu Aayog and current Chairman of the Global Confederation of Cow Based Industries (GCCI). Through the upcoming Gau Tech 2026 in Maharashtra, Dr. Kathiria aims to redefine the cow as a sovereign economic unit capable of driving rural self-reliance.

The New Economic Frontier: From Waste to Wealth

Addressing to the media during the animal lovers meet today, Dr. Kathiria emphasizes that Gau Tech 2026 is not merely an exhibition but a comprehensive platform for entrepreneurship. The primary goal is to move gaushalas away from a donation-based dependency toward financial autonomy, Dr. Kathiria stated. He believes that by integrating science and modern marketing, every gaushala can become a production hub.

The economic potential of cow by-products is staggering. Beyond milk, the Waste to Wealth model focuses on dung and urine. Dr. Vallabhbhai Kathiria points out that the G2B (Government to Business) and B2B (Business to Business) networking at Gau Tech will showcase how cow dung is being transformed into bio-enamel paint, bricks, paper, and organic fertilizers.

The major focus on Cow Economics

The economic value of a single cow extends far beyond its lactation cycle. Current market data suggests that processed cow urine (distillate) used in Panchgavya medicines can fetch significantly higher margins than raw milk.

Soil Health: The application of organic manure (Ghan-Jeev Amrit) can reduce a farmer's chemical fertilizer cost by nearly 60% to 70%, directly increasing net profit per acre.

By-Product Value: While a liter of milk may sell for ₹60, the equivalent value generated from value-added dung products (like Vedic Plaster or Bio-CNG) and medicinal urine extracts can contribute an additional ₹20,000 to ₹30,000 annually per cattle head.

Panchgavya Production: The total cost of setting up a small-scale Panchgavya unit is relatively low, yet the medicinal products derived—used for skin ailments, immunity, and agriculture—carry high market demand in urban wellness sectors.

GCCI IS A Boon for Gaushalas and Rural India

The GCCI serves as a global bridge, bringing Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and institutional CSR funding into the cow-based sector. According to Dr. Vallabhbhai Kathiria, Gau Tech 2026 will feature over 1,000 cow-based products and 100 technical innovations, potentially creating over one lakh jobs.

According to Dr Kathiria , This movement is a boon for rural India because it provides a Healthy-Tasty-Friendly alternative to chemical-laden products. By utilizing cow-based pesticides and fertilizers, farmers ensure soil longevity and produce crops that are superior in taste and health value.

Dr. Kathiria concludes with sloka , Gavo Vishwasya Matarah, Gavah Sarvasukhapradah' that this systematic approach will consolidate the cow-based industry into an organized sector, ensuring that the Kamdhenu truly lives up to its name as the provider of all desires for the Indian farmer.

Dr. Vallabhbhai Kathiria emphasized and said , Gau Tech 2026 will feature over 1,000 cow-based products and 100 technical innovations, potentially creating over one lakh jobs.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Dr. R. B. Chaudhary