GBPUAT Pantnagar to Build 65-Acre Cow Dung Conservation and Research Centre
GB Pant University of Agriculture and Technology is building a cow dung conservation and research centre on 65 acres under the Nanaji Deshmukh Cattle Conservation Project.
Current Summary
According to a September 28 Pioneer Edge report, GB Pant University of Agriculture and Technology (GBPUAT) Vice-Chancellor Shivendra Kumar Kashyap told reporters the university has begun preparations to build a cow dung conservation and research centre on 65 acres of its campus. The initiative falls under the Nanaji Deshmukh Cattle Conservation and Research Project, which Kashyap said aims to promote cattle-based self-employment, boost cattle conservation and expand utilisation of livestock products. He said the project has two main components — cattle conservation and research — with the goal of developing sustainable models around cattle products and sharing successful methods with farmers. Planned uses for cow dung under the project include organic fertiliser, biogas, vermicompost, fuel, natural paint, incense and havan materials, and handicrafts. University officials said the centre will be developed in phases, with results and achievements shared with farmers, students and the public as infrastructure and research expand.
What We Know
- GBPUAT is building a cow dung conservation and research centre on 65 acres of campus land.
- The project falls under the Nanaji Deshmukh Cattle Conservation and Research Project.
- Planned uses for cow dung include organic fertiliser, biogas, vermicompost, fuel, natural paint, incense material and handicrafts.
- VC Shivendra Kumar Kashyap said the project aims to boost cattle-based self-employment and generate new jobs.
- The project will be developed in phases, with results shared with farmers and society over time.
What Is Still Unclear
- Funding allocation and total project cost.
- Construction timeline and expected completion or opening date.
- Which specific research programmes will be prioritised first.
What Changed
- 29 Sept, 10:41 pmSignal detected: GBPUAT Pantnagar to Build 65-Acre Cow Dung Conservation and Research Centre