Uttar Pradesh
UP to Promote Cow Tourism
- 15 Oct 2025
- 2 min read
Why in News?
The Uttar Pradesh government has announced a plan to develop “cow tourism” in the state, aiming to make cow shelters (gaushalas) self-reliant and transform them into tourist attractions.
Key Points
- Objectives:
- Establish one ideal cow shelter in every district, designed as a model centre for tourism and a source of local income.
- Ensure the financial sustainability of gaushalas by promoting the commercial use of cow-based products like dung, urine, milk, and ghee, with officials instructed to develop district-level plans for effective utilisation of these resources.
- Engage women self-help groups (SHGs) in producing and marketing cow dung-based and eco-friendly products at the local level.
- Initiatives:
- The government will launch a Diwali campaign to promote lamps and decorative items made from cow dung, supporting eco-friendly celebrations.
- These products will be promoted under the ‘Vocal for Local’ initiative, encouraging citizens to adopt sustainable and indigenous products.
- Impact:
- Address the challenge of stray cattle management by improving the economic viability of cow shelters.
- Create employment and entrepreneurship opportunities through cow-based industries.
- Strengthen cow protection efforts while promoting eco-conscious tourism and rural development.
