SC-ST Women to Get New Jobs Through Cow-Based Rural Economy
New Pilot Project to Train SC-ST Women in Cow-Based Products and Rural Businesses
Lucknow | 13, July 2025 : A new plan will soon help Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) women and youth earn better incomes in villages. They will be linked to a cow-based rural economy. This project aims to build self-reliant villages and support women’s empowerment.
The plan was made in a meeting between the Gauseva Aayog and the SC-ST Aayog. The meeting took place on Friday.
Gauseva Aayog and SC-ST Aayog Plan Together
The meeting was led by Shyam Bihari Gupta, who heads the Gauseva Aayog. Baijnath Rawat, the SC-ST Aayog Chairman, was also there. They talked about how to help rural families earn more money.
Both leaders said that using cows can help create small businesses in villages. This will help poor families, especially women and youth, find new ways to earn a living.
Pilot Project Will Start Soon
The new plan will first start as a pilot project. This means it will run in a few villages for a few months. The goal is to check how well it works.
The pilot will run in selected districts for the next three months. After that, it may expand to more places.
Gaushalas Will Be Training Centres
The plan will turn Gaushalas (cow shelters) into centres for training and work. Women will learn how to make and sell cow-based products.
This will help them start small businesses and earn money at home or in their village.
What Products Will Be Made?
Villagers will make many eco-friendly products. Some of these are:
- Items from cow dung, like lamps and manure
- Biogas units for clean cooking fuel
- Panchgavya products (things made from cow dung, urine, milk, curd, and ghee)
- Cow urine therapy items used in traditional medicine
These products can be sold in local and bigger markets. This will help women earn extra income and use local resources wisely.
Women Will Get First Priority
At first, this plan will focus on SC-ST women who live close to large cow shelters. This will help them get training easily.
Later, men from these families may also join. But women will remain the main focus.
Leaders Hope for Big Change
Many senior leaders joined the meeting. These included:
- Bechan Ram, Vice Chairman of the SC-ST Commission
- Jeet Singh Kharwar, Vice Chairman of the SC-ST Commission
- P.S. Ojha from the Pravruddha Foundation
They all said this plan can help villages grow and keep native cows safe.
Why This Is Good for Villages
This project has two big goals:
- Help rural women and youth start small businesses.
- Protect native cow breeds and use them for eco-friendly products.
Officials say this model is easy to scale up. This means it can be copied in many villages. It can help thousands of women get training and earn money close to home.
More Villages May Join Soon
Once the pilot shows good results, the plan will spread to more villages. Local self-help groups and Gaushalas will run training and small factories.
This will help more families take part and make the plan successful.
Words from the Leaders
Shyam Bihari Gupta, Gauseva Aayog Chairman, said,
“Our goal is to turn Gaushalas into training and work centres. This will help save cows and help poor families earn money.”
A Big Step for Rural Self-Reliance
This new project uses old ways with new ideas. By making eco-friendly items from cows, villages can become self-reliant. Women will gain skills, earn money, and support their families better.
The Big Picture
This plan by the Gauseva Aayog and SC-ST Aayog can set an example for other states too. It mixes traditional knowledge with modern needs. If it works well, it could help make villages stronger, greener, and more independent.
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