Prayagraj: Throw potential challenges for chemical-based pesticides, Gaushala based in Manikpur (Chitrakoot) has developed natural and biological pesticides from the urine of cattle and dirt, neem leaves, and jaggery.
Named “Gau Amritam”, arranged to hit this market.
Volunteers related to Gau Raksha Vibhag VHP took mass production from Gau Amritam in many Gaushlas in Bundelkhand, Kashi, and many other areas to maintain fertility and purity of the soil.
Abhishek bajpai, convener and associated with mass production Gau Amritam in Abhay Gausala, Manikpur, told TOI: “For the production of 200 liters of natural pesticides (GAU AMRITAM), we use 20 liters of Gaumutra (urine beef), 5 kg of dung beef, 5 kg Neem leaves, and 5 kg of work (jaggery).
“” Amritam Gau not only helps increase soil productivity, it also increases plant growth, “he said.
This product has anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties and will not endanger earth worms, which increase soil productivity, he added.
“Often, chemical-based pesticides do not only kill earthworms but also proven to be harmful to humans,” said Bajpai.
VHP Gaushalas has made the previous disinfectant (phenyl) based on cattle urine and cow dung-based cakes (gomaykhand) for Puja and Yajna purposes.
The Gai Raksha wing from VHP also interacts with thousands of farmers at the village and block levels, holding meetings throughout the state and give direction to them about the efficacy and value of Amritam Ga.
“We have also expressed plan to promote the Amritam Gau in Magh Mela who will come on the edge of the Ganges in January,” said Rakesh Shukla from VHP.