A gaushala in Gosainganj, Lucknow, is using a patented system called Nandi Rath to generate electricity using bulls [1].
The initiative represents an attempt to merge traditional animal husbandry with green energy production to create sustainable income for shelters. This model aims to reduce reliance on external funding by converting animal labor into a tangible utility.
Former DSP Shailendra Singh runs the facility and manages the electricity generation process [1]. He said the Nandi Rath invention has received a world patent for its method of generating power through the movement of bulls [1].
The system serves a dual purpose by producing green electricity and generating revenue for the gaushala operations [1]. Singh said the system earns up to ₹50,000 per month [2].
Located in the Gosainganj area of Lucknow, the facility utilizes the bulls to drive the mechanism that produces the power [1]. The integration of this technology into the shelter's daily operations is intended to provide a financial cushion for the care of the animals.
Singh said the project demonstrates how livestock can contribute to energy needs while supporting the economic viability of the shelter [1].
“The Nandi Rath invention has received a world patent for its method of generating power through the movement of bulls.”
The use of animal-driven kinetic energy for electricity generation is a niche application of renewable energy. While the reported earnings suggest a viable micro-economic model for individual shelters, the scalability of such a system depends on the efficiency of the energy conversion and the availability of livestock labor compared to solar or wind alternatives.
