Reg: Saving Environment – Use of Cow dung logs at crematoriums.
Sanjeev Goyal
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DWARKA FORUM Dwarka Ki Awaaz (Regn No. S-63070) (A Welfare Association of Residents & RWA's / CGHS Representatives of Dwarka Sub-City)
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No. SKG/NA/012 20 Jan 2023
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Sh Parameswaran Iyer, CEO,
NITI Aayog,
NITI Bhawan, Sanad Marg,
Delhi-110001. ceo-...@gov.in, ni...@gov.in
As per 20th livestock census 2019 India has one of the highest number of population with it. While the total cattle population is around 53.58 crores the bovines only constitute about 19.25 crores. Such a large quantum of domesticated livestock must be producing a great amount of dung daily. In earlier days all this dung used to find its way to fields and used as manure or used inside houses to cook food.
With the increased usage of packaged fertilizers and the promotion of gas-based stoves a huge quantity of this dung, which can be used as fuel, must be going waste. Specifically, all the dairies located in urban or semi-urban areas are disposing of this dung in the sewage system. This dung is a natural renewable source of energy and such disposal is not only leading to waste of this free fuel but also polluting water channels and loading extra pressure on sewage treatment plants.
The point is how can we channelize this dung for productive usage and save other forms of fuel. As per one UN report, wood generated by around 5 crore trees is consumed in India every year to fuel the cremation. Till date, there seems to be no large-scale Government plan to effectively substitute the usage of wood with cow dung. Though it may be possible that, in a limited way, this may be used in some parts of the country.
Therefore, it is felt that we should promote the usage of cow-dungs at crematoriums at large scale. The production of cow-dung cakes may even be included in MGNAREGA as an approved activity, and a supply chain be developed for transportation to crematoriums. Such a system would help farmers also earn extra rupee without much effort. The Gram Panchayats may be actively involved in the process of production of logs/cakes, by facilitating the process as a coordinator. In addition, it may be made compulsory for all dairy owners to produce dung cakes and not dispose it of in sewage. The cow-shelter management trusts may also be made aware of this and installing logs/cake production machine may be made compulsory for all diaries and cow shelters. The Government may consider offering a one-time subsidy for the installation of basic machinery required to produce logs/cakes in a speedy manner.
The activity would result in complimenting actions done by different sections of society and help save the environment in a big way. It is suggested that the matter may please be examined and policy decision may be taken to effectively substitute the usage of wood with cow dung logs at crematoriums.
For consideration, please.
Regards,
S K Goyal
Vice-President - Dwarka Forum
D-103 Shivam Apts, Plot-14,
Sec-12, Dwarka, New Delhi-110078
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