7,351 liters of cow dung paint sold by women in profitable venture
Cow dung-based paint used to paint Collectorate building and other structures
Raipur, 10 may .
Godhan NYAY Yojana paves the way for women’s economic independence in Chhattisgarh. Cow dung is purchased at Gauthans for Rs. 200 per quintal. In addition to using cow dung as organic manure, it is also used in manufacturing natural paint, with many women involved in the process.
Units have been established in various districts of the state to promote natural and environmentally-friendly paint. A natural paint manufacturing unit from cow dung started operating on January 26, 2023, at Urban Gauthan, located on Mardapal Road in the Kondagaon district. Ten women working in this unit have produced more than 7,368 liters of paint in just 3 months. So far, 7,351 liters of cow dung paint worth Rs. 17 lakh 43 thousand have been sold by this unit.
In the Kondagaon district, cow dung-based paint is used to paint government buildings, schools, and hostels. The Collectorate building of the Kondagaon district is also being painted with natural paint made from cow dung, making it eco-friendly. This paint has anti-bacterial and antifungal properties and has strengthened the rural economy by providing employment to local women.
Mrs. Meena Biswas, the president of the group, is involved in manufacturing distemper and emulsion paint from cow dung. The Public Works and District Construction Committee has issued an advance order to the unit for the purchase of cow dung paint. Manufacturing natural paint from cow dung helps young people, women, and villagers gain employment and financial independence while also making good use of the easily accessible cow dung in the area. The availability of cow dung-based paint, emulsion, and distemper at a reasonable price has resulted in them being used for painting schools, ashram-hostels, government buildings, and homes.
