Preparation for a ‘Gene Revolution’ in farming through Cow-based resources

IIT Kanpur’s research on Cow dung and Cow urine to create fertilizer 15 times more effective

Yogi govt set to undertake a major scientific experiment in cow protection and agriculture

Organic fertilizer to be prepared 10 times faster through enzyme technology, nutrition value to increase fivefold

For the first time in the country, Uttar Pradesh to experiment with this genetic engineering technology in agriculture

Lucknow, May 2026 : Under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Uttar Pradesh is set to undertake another major experiment aimed at linking cow protection with the rural economy, scientific farming and employment generation. For the first time in the country, genetic engineering technology based on cow dung, cow urine and microbial research will be used in agriculture. The discovery made by researchers at IIT Kanpur has laid the foundation for a new cow-based gene revolution in farming.

The organic fertilizer developed through this technology will be 15 times more effective than traditional organic manure. Not only this, its nutritional capacity will be nearly five times higher, while the time required for its preparation will be reduced by up to 10 times. The Yogi Government is viewing this as a new model for agriculture, cow protection and rural employment.

This technology has been developed by IIT Kanpur PhD researcher Akshay Srivastava. He has combined genetic engineering, enzyme extraction, microbial isolation and biopolymer development with natural resources based on cow dung and cow urine to prepare high-quality organic and natural fertilizers.

The researchers have developed a crop-specific microbial concentrate, through which nearly 2000 kilograms of organic fertilizer can be produced using just 1 kilogram of microbial concentrate. This technology will not only reduce farming costs but also improve soil fertility.

Initially, there is a plan to prepare 50-kilogram bags of organic fertilizer. The requirement in fields has been estimated at around 350 to 400 kilograms per hectare, which is significantly lower compared to traditional organic fertilizers.

This will substantially reduce transportation, labour and usage costs for farmers. The cost of fertilizer prepared through this technology will also be lower.

Most importantly, this product has already been tested and certified by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research on more than 40 quality and nutritional standards.

This fertilizer is primarily being prepared from cow dung, cow urine, agricultural waste and natural organic sources. With the help of microbial processing and enzyme extraction technology, its nutritional capacity has been increased manifold.

Work is also underway on special microbial technologies for biogas production based on cow dung. After biogas generation, the remaining slurry and waste biomass are being used to prepare high-quality customized organic fertilizers within just 3 to 4 days.

The Yogi Government is preparing to develop this technology as a model for self-reliant cow shelters. Under this initiative, cow shelters will not remain merely centres for cattle protection, but will also become hubs for organic fertilizer production, biogas generation and additional income generation.

This model is being implemented in collaboration with women self-help groups, farmer producer organizations and local farmers across the state. Cow dung collection and microbial processing units are being established in various districts, where cow dung, cow urine and agricultural waste will be scientifically processed into high-quality fertilizers.

Under this project, women self-help groups are being connected with training, production and distribution activities. This will create new opportunities for employment and entrepreneurship for rural women. It will also strengthen self-reliance-based economic models in villages.

This initiative could prove to be a milestone in reducing dependence on chemical fertilizers, improving soil fertility, managing agricultural waste and promoting natural farming.

Under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, several schemes are already being implemented to connect cow protection with the rural economy and employment generation. Now, through this scientific discovery by IIT Kanpur, a new model of cow-based farming, organic fertilizer production and rural employment is set to emerge in the state.

Chairman of the Uttar Pradesh Cow Service Commission, Shyam Bihari Gupta, said that if this model proves successful on a large scale, Uttar Pradesh could emerge as the country’s largest centre for cow-based scientific farming and organic fertilizer technology.