In a recent meeting organized by the Uttar Pradesh Go Sewa Ayog, chairman Shyam Bihari Gupta emphasized the importance of cow dung-based technologies in fostering rural self-reliance, aligning with the Atmanirbhar Bharat vision. The meeting highlighted the launch of Rural Smart Village Centres (RSVC) across India, which integrates existing government schemes like the National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM) to support rural development. Dr. Sapna Poti, from the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India, discussed the potential of cow dung in producing organic manure, biopesticides, and biogas energy, thereby enhancing agricultural productivity and rural livelihoods. Gupta pointed out that cow dung should be recognized as a valuable resource linked to natural farming and technological innovation. Participants were introduced to 'Manthan,' a digital platform for innovators to collaborate on solutions, and 'AMRIT,' a national framework for villages to address local challenges through coordinated interventions. These initiatives aim to create environmentally sustainable and economically empowered rural communities.