Mr. Baghel expressed displeasure over the use of chemical paint by construction departments
In case of violation of the aforementioned instructions, concerned officers will be subjected to strict action
Chief Minister has directed Chief Secretary to issue instructions in the context to all the departments, corporations and local bodies
Raipur, 20 December 2022 / Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel has given instructions to compulsorily use cow dung paint for painting the buildings of all the government departments, corporations and local bodies. Expressing displeasure over the use of chemical paint by the construction departments despite the instructions issued earlier, Chief Minister has said that action will be taken against the officers found guilty of violating the aforementioned instructions.
Chief Minister Mr. Baghel has directed the Chief Secretary to issue instructions to all the departments, corporations and local bodies to compulsorily use cow dung paint for painting the buildings. Mr. Baghel has said that using the paint made of cow dung paint will contribute towards the strengthening of rural economy and environmental protection.
It is worth noting that the paint mentioned above is being prepared from cow dung by women self-help groups in Gauthan of Hirapur Jarwai near Raipur. Under Godhan Nyaya Yojana, vermicompost, supercompost and other products are being manufactured in Gauthans using the cow dung procured at two rupees per kg. Production of electricity from cow dung and manufacturing of natural paint has been started recently. Godhan Nyaya Yojana has given impetus to the rural economy and generated plethora of employment opportunities in the villages. The scheme has also creatred an additional income source for the villagers, animal herders and women groups. An amount of Rs 380 crore has been paid in the last two years to the beneficiaries of Godhan Nyay Yojana. With the amount received from the scheme, the villagers have got the means to meet their minor needs. And now with the growing sales of dung paint, people of the village be benefitted furthermore.
State Government has also commenced the procurement of Gaumutra, with the objective to boost the income of villagers and women self-help groups. Gaumutra procurement under Godhan Nyaya Yojana has been started in Gauthans from this year. At present, cow urine is being procured in 96 Gauthans of the state. So far 1 lakh 5000 liters of cow urine has been procured, the cost of which is Rs 4 lakh 20 thousand. Organic products such as 36 thousand 913 liters of pest controller 'Brahmastra' and 19 thousand 765 liters of growth enhancer 'Jivamrit' have been prepared by women self-help groups from the cow urine purchased. So far, 28 thousand 405 liters of pest controller 'Brahmastra' worth Rs 13 lakh 64 thousand 771 and 16 thousand 634 liters of growth enhancer 'Jivamrit' worth Rs 5 lakh 98 thousand 464 have been sold by women self-help groups.
