Jammu, October 23, 2022: Women in Udhampur make eco-friendly diyas from cow dung ahead of Diwali, promote PM’s Vocal for Local initiative.
Talking to the media a Diya maker said that agriculture department official gave them this idea to do something different with cow dung. With rise in demand of the diyas, they employed more women who’ve now become ‘atmanirbhar’.
“I request all to use handmade products to help poor earn their living and also save themselves from pollution”, she said.
Cow dung Diya’s are completely natural and environmentally friendly product. Clay obtained for traditional diya’s can still erode the soil. Compared to clay, cow dung is more sustainable and ecologically friendly. After it is used, the remaining part can be mixed with water to make plant fertilizer, claim some of the manufacturers.
