Cow-based economy can shield farmers from any crisis: Fadnavis Nagpur: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis emphasized on Sunday that reviving a cow-based economy could provide a safeguard against agrarian crises, pledging his government’s unwavering support for the state’s cow-welfare commission and cattle-rearers. Speaking at the conclusion of the Rajyamata Gomata Samvad Yatra, a 15-day, 30-district outreach initiative organized by the Maharashtra Gosewa Aayog covering 6,000 kilometers, Fadnavis highlighted the historical significance of the indigenous cow in fostering self-reliance in agriculture. He argued that the decline of this traditional system had contributed to the current distress faced by farmers. Fadnavis described the indigenous cow as a symbol of prosperity, stating that its ability to thrive with minimal resources—eating and drinking less while producing throughout its life—made it a cornerstone of sustainable farming. He criticized the shift toward chemical farming, which he claimed exhausted soil and compromised long-term productivity. Instead, he promoted natural farming methods rooted in cow dung and urine, citing practices like jeevamrut as effective alternatives that reduced chemical use without sacrificing crop yields. The CM also referenced a 2007-08 study on farmer suicides, noting that farmers who owned cows were less likely to contemplate suicide even during adverse conditions, while those without cattle showed a higher tendency toward such despair. This, he argued, underscored the critical role of cattle in maintaining mental and economic stability among rural communities. Fadnavis outlined plans to transform cow-rearing into a viable economic sector through research and value addition.#maharashtra #devendra_fadnavis #rajyamata_gomata_samvad_yatra #maharashtra_gosewa_aayog #go_ten
