
UP's Panchgavya Mission: One Model Gaushala Per District — How to Apply
Under the Yogi government's 'One District One Innovation' framework, Uttar Pradesh is funding one model gaushala per district to produce Panchgavya, cow dung paint, and biogas. Here is how gaushalas can apply.
The Government of Uttar Pradesh, under its progressive rural development and animal husbandry directives, has launched a highly ambitious project: The Panchgavya Mission.
Integrated into the state's broader "One District One Innovation" (ODOI) framework, the mission aims to establish one model gaushala per district (75 in total). These model shelters will transition from simple feeding centers into self-sustaining commercial hubs producing Panchgavya medicines, organic cow dung paint, biogas, and organic fertilizers.
There is massive search volume from gaushala trusts, self-help groups (SHGs), and dairy entrepreneurs on how to apply and participate. Here is your comprehensive guide to the mission, eligibility, and the application process in 2026.
What is a Model Gaushala?
A Model Gaushala under this mission receives state funding, technical support, and machinery grants to set up four core units:


