Tag: cow dung

Rajasthan Turns Cow Dung Into A Profitable Business

Cow dung is a common sight on roads in India. However, it is no longer considered waste or as the wall, plaster to cool homes. Historically, cow dung has been a valuable resource and technology ensures it continues to be one. Uses of cow dung Cow dung can be used in many ways proving its value as a resource rather than a waste product. West Bengal’s Sunderbans are developing mechanisms by which electricity can be generated from cow dung.  Idols made from cow dung were used during Ganesh Chaturthi, in many Indian cities. Piped biogas is used in many Punjab […]

Cow Dung To The Rescue

The Sunderbans, translated from Bengali, means beautiful forests. This home to myriad ecological treasures is battling an electrical crisis. A team of experts has suggested using cow dung to generate power and resolve the issue. Lack of electric supply The Sundarbans, home to the largest mangroves and other natural resources, is facing a grave electrical crisis, due to a lack of access to thermal and solar energy. West Bengal’s Minister of Power, Manish Gupta, has revealed storage and transmission of solar energy is a point of concern, which is why new solutions are necessary. A team of scientists from Europe […]