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Title: Cow Dung: Opportunity for Farmers and the Environment
Authors: Aradhya Sahdev, Gautam Jain and Soumya Aggarwal
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Aradhya Sahdev, Gautam Jain and Soumya Aggarwal Students of grade 11th commerce stream, Birla Vidya Niketan, New Delhi
MLA 8 Sahdev, Aradhya, et al. "Cow Dung: Opportunity for Farmers and the Environment." Int. j. of Social Science and Economic Research, vol. 9, no. 9, Sept. 2024, pp. 3731-3740, doi.org/10.46609/IJSSER.2024.v09i09.034. Accessed Sept. 2024. APA 6 Sahdev, A., Jain, G., & Aggarwal, S. (2024, September). Cow Dung: Opportunity for Farmers and the Environment. Int. j. of Social Science and Economic Research, 9(9), 3731-3740. Retrieved from https://doi.org/10.46609/IJSSER.2024.v09i09.034 Chicago Sahdev, Aradhya, Gautam Jain, and Soumya Aggarwal. "Cow Dung: Opportunity for Farmers and the Environment." Int. j. of Social Science and Economic Research 9, no. 9 (September 2024), 3731-3740. Accessed September, 2024. https://doi.org/10.46609/IJSSER.2024.v09i09.034.
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ABSTRACT: This research explores the multifaceted opportunities presented by cow dung as a valuable resource for both farmers and environmental sustainability. Investigating innovative initiatives such as the GOBAR-DHAN scheme and the Godhan Nyay Yojana, the study examines how cow dung can serve as a transformative agent in enhancing farmers' income and reducing environmental burdens. From the conversion of cow dung into compressed biogas and organic fertilisers to its role in promoting organic farming practices, the paper highlights the potential of this often overlooked agricultural byproduct. By analysing successful pilot projects and governmental schemes, the research aims to underscore the economic benefits for farmers and the positive environmental impact, positioning cow dung as a key player in shaping a more sustainable and prosperous future for agricultural communities and the environment.

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