First-of-its-kind Godhan Nyay Yojana launched in Chhattisgarh 

First-of-its-kind Godhan Nyay Yojana launched in Chhattisgarh 

Part of: GS Prelims and Mains II and III – Govt schemes and initiatives; Animal Husbandry; Rural development 

In news: 

• Godhan Nyay Yojana was launched by Chhattisgarh government. 
• Under the scheme, government will procure cow dung at Rs 2 per kilogram from livestock owners and use it to prepare organic fertilizers. 

Benefits of the scheme: 

• With implementation of this scheme, government aims to give a boost to rural economy and to create employment opportunities in the rural areas. 
• Gives boost to organic farming. 
• Proper disposal of waste produced by cattle, hence keeps the city and roads clean.