Lok Bharati University, Sanosra (Bhavnagar) is a living example of how education, indigenous breeds, and sustainability can come together in harmony. Set amidst a rural landscape, the campus nurtures not just young minds but also some of the finest specimens of India’s native cattle wealth – the majestic Gir Gaumata (cows) and Kankrej Gaumata (cows). Their presence on campus reflects the university’s deep respect for Bharatiya rural traditions and the crucial role of desi cows in health, agriculture, and ecology.
The Gir Gaumata and Kankrej Gaumata at Lok Bharati are of excellent quality, well-maintained and cared for with genuine affection and scientific understanding. Students get the rare opportunity to closely observe these native breeds, understand their characteristics, and learn about their contribution to dairy, farming, and soil health. This hands-on exposure creates a unique learning environment where textbooks meet real-life rural innovation.
Adding to this, Lok Bharati has installed a gobar gas plant in its vicinity, turning cow dung into a valuable source of clean energy. This not only helps in waste management but also reduces dependence on conventional fuels, making the campus more self-reliant and eco-friendlier. The by-products of the plant, such as slurry, further enrich the soil as organic manure, supporting sustainable agriculture on and around the campus.
Through such initiatives, Lok Bharati University beautifully demonstrates how traditional wisdom and modern education can walk together. The integration of Gir and Kankrej gaumata with renewable energy practices like gobar gas inspires students to think about holistic rural development, circular economy, and climate-friendly lifestyles. It is a model worth celebrating and emulating for anyone who believes in a future rooted in nature, culture, and sustainability.
Lok Bharati University, Sanosra (Bhavnagar) already stands out for its work with high-quality Gir and Kankrej gaumata and its functional gobar gas plant, but its real strength is the wider educational ecosystem it has built around rural life and innovation. Under the Lok Bharati umbrella, students are encouraged to learn not only in classrooms but also through direct engagement with soil, animals, local communities, and sustainable technologies. This blend of “shikshan + sadhana + seva” makes the campus feel like a living laboratory for rural development.
Beyond its focus on native cattle and renewable energy, Lok Bharati offers a range of programs in rural studies, natural farming, agro‑processing, animal husbandry, dairy science, and related fields. Students gain practical skills in organic farming, value addition, and community-centric entrepreneurship, preparing them to become change-makers in villages rather than job seekers only in cities. Workshops, field demonstrations, and live projects with farmers, NGOs, and local institutions further deepen this learning.
Under this educative umbrella, Lok Bharati also nurtures values—simplicity, social responsibility, environmental sensitivity, and respect for Bharatiya culture. The presence of Gir and Kankrej cows, the use of gobar gas, and hands-on rural coursework together send a powerful message: real education is not just about degrees, but about learning to live in harmony with nature and uplifting the communities around us.
Gavyasiddh Amitabhh AK Bhatnagar
Director, Global Confederation of Cow based Industries, Rajkot (Gujarat)
Director, Gau Vishwa Vidyapeetham, G’nagar (Gujarat)