At a time when animal husbandry is being promoted as a dependable livelihood source for rural youth, experts are now working on an action plan to promote cow-based entrepreneurship across the country. The Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDII) in association with Rashtriya Kemdhenu Aayog (RKA), Ministry of Fisheries, Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Government of India are jointly planning to promote cow entrepreneurship across the country by organizing capacity building programs and orienting more people towards this discipline.

The experts look to formulate a strategy and action plan to promote and encourage cow-based entrepreneurship in India and promote cow-tourism and developing custom-design capacity building programs for cow-shed/milch owners, start-ups, etc.

Vallabhbhai Kathiria, chairman, RKA, said, “In the changing times, there is a need to double on- and off-farm income for the Indian agriculture sector. Cow-based entrepreneurship can be a key proponent in this regard.” “Although a niche domain, with right interventions and intent, the cow-based economy can be a prolific sector that could provide several employment opportunities at the grassroots level,” he added.

Source Credit: The Hindu Business Line