The Uttar Pradesh government on Tuesday announced a plan to explore “cow tourism” in the state. As part of this, it aims to make cow shelters “self-reliant” by establishing “one ideal cow shelter” in every district as a “tourist attraction”.

While the government has been taking steps to make gaushalas financially sustainable, it has now decided to explore the possibility of developing them as “tourist attractions” so they can generate additional income as well as employment.

Officials said the state would also promote commercial use of cow-based products like dung, urine, milk, and ghee. The government also plans to engage women self-help groups in producing and marketing cow dung-based items at the local level.

In a statement, UP Livestock and Dairy Development Minister Dharampal Singh

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