The government of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has launched a pilot project to collect cow urine from farmers in 15 villages in Buland city. Published on August 12, 2026, the report said roughly 500 litres are currently being collected each day. The villages have also received tanks with a capacity of 200 litres.

The government plans to collect cow urine at 20 rupees per litre in the future. The project is intended to provide farmers with additional income, create employment for rural women and help support the upkeep of non-milking cattle. About 300 women have joined the initiative and have been made shareholders of an FPO.

Women assisting with collection receive a commission of two rupees per litre. The collected material is planned for use as an agricultural raw material to develop alternatives to chemical fertilisers and farm inputs. If the pilot succeeds, a separate policy will be formulated for statewide implementation. The Samajwadi Party called the initiative a scam and alleged it was aimed at raising election funds, while the BJP rejected the charge.