Archive · 8 Jan 2026
UP to replace polythene bags with cow dung pots
The Uttar Pradesh government has decided to replace plastic bags with pots made from cow dung.
These pots will be used for planting trees.
The government plans to make about 5 crore pots this year.
They will be made in special places called gaushalas.
This will help the environment by reducing plastic and create jobs for people who take care of cows, women's groups, and young business owners.
The government wants to make Uttar Pradesh plastic-free and support cow conservation.
UP government to replace polythene bags with cow dung-based organic pots for plantation activities.
Production of 5 crore organic pots planned this year in 7,000 gaushalas.
Initiative aims to curb plastic usage and generate employment for cattle rearers, women self-help groups, and young entrepreneurs.
Pots will be used in mass plantation campaigns and nurseries across the state.
Project aligns with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's vision of self-reliant gaushalas and environmental protection.
- Who
- Uttar Pradesh government, Gau Seva Commission, Forest Minister Arun Saxena
- What
- Replacement of polythene bags with cow dung-based organic pots for plantation activities
- When
- Planned for this year
- Where
- Uttar Pradesh, India
- Why
- To curb plastic usage, generate employment, and promote environmental protection
- Location
- Uttar Pradesh, India
- Initiative
- Replacement of polythene bags with cow dung pots
- Production Locations
- 7,000 gaushalas across UP
- Production Target
- 5 crore organic pots this year
- Key Beneficiaries
- Cattle rearers, women self-help groups, young entrepreneurs
- Environmental Impact
- Reduction in plastic usage and promotion of environmental protection
- Government Vision
- Self-reliant gaushalas and cow conservation