Rashtriya Kamdhenu Aayog (RKA) chairman Vallabhbhai Kathiria on Monday unveiled a “chip” made of cow dung. Kathiria said cow dung reduced radiation from mobile phones significantly. The chip, manufactured by Rajkot-based Shrijee Gausahala, is named Gausatva Kavach. Kathiria is a former BJP MP.
The chip was launched at the start of a nationwide campaign, ‘Kamdhenu Deepawali Abhiyan’, which is aimed at promoting cow dung products. "Cow dung will protect everyone, it is anti-radiation... It is scientifically proven...This is a radiation chip that can be used in mobile phones to reduce radiation. It will be safeguarded against diseases,” Kathiria said. The Rashtriya Kamdhenu Aayog comes under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying.
Referring to actor Akshay Kumar, who said he drinks cow urine every day for Ayurvedic reasons, Kathiria said, “You must have heard a few days ago that the actor Akshay Kumar… He has eaten cow dung. You can eat it. It’s medicine. But we have forgotten our science.”
The products made from cow dung are part of an attempt to thwart the demand for Chinese products during Diwali, including lights. “Rejecting China-made diyas, the campaign will boost ‘Make in India’ concept of the prime minister and swadeshi movement,” Kathiria said. Kathiria said about 3 lakh diyas will be lit in the holy city of Ayodhya, while 1 lakh diyas will be lit in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. He also said that the Aayog is targeting manufacturing 33 crore diyas before Diwali. Other products to be made from cow dung include paper-weights, Ganesha and Lakshmi idols, incense sticks and candles.
Kathiria said webinars are being organised with farmers, cow shelter operators and entrepreneurs to be part of the campaign.
