Former Governor Jagdish Mukhi (center) informs that the seven-day festival will bring together gaushalas, entrepreneurs, farmers, and organizations from across India at Dilli Haat, Janakpuri, in the Capital.
Shailender Kr Pandey
New Delhi, 26 September
The National Godhan Deepawali Festival 2026 will be organized from November 1 to 7 at Dilli Haat, Janakpuri, New Delhi, with the objective of exploring how cow conservation can be linked with self-reliance, rural livelihoods, employment, and the wider economy.
The announcement was made at a press conference held at the MP Club, North Avenue, in the presence of former Assam Governor Prof. Jagdish Mukhi, Bharatiya Kisan Sangh Haryana State President Satish Chhikara, Ashok Sachdeva, former MLA Madan Lal, and representatives of various social and farmers’ organizations.
Speaking at the press conference, Prof. Jagdish Mukhi emphasized the importance of connecting cow conservation with the Indian way of life as well as the rural economy. He said that cow-based practices have historically been associated with India’s cultural and economic traditions and noted that growing concerns around environmental pollution, ecological challenges, and the impact of chemical-intensive farming have renewed interest in natural and traditional approaches.
He also stressed the importance of preserving and making productive use of available cow-based resources and called for wider participation from different sections of society to strengthen the initiative.
Vijay Khurana, National Convenor of the Rashtriya Godhan Mahasangh, said the festival aims to encourage a shift in the way gaushalas are viewed—from institutions focused primarily on animal care to self-reliant units that can create livelihoods, generate income, and support local economies.
“This festival is not merely a platform for exhibition and sales. It is a broader campaign to promote Indian traditions and culture, indigenous products, natural lifestyles, and self-reliance,” Khurana said.
The festival is being organized by the Rashtriya Godhan Mahasangh in collaboration with the Delhi Tourism and Transportation Development Corporation (DTTDC), the Government of Delhi, Cowzone, and Sanatan Dharma Pratinidhi Sabha, Delhi. According to the organizers, DTTDC has approved Dilli Haat, Janakpuri, as the venue for the event.
Around 400 stalls to showcase products from across India
According to the organizers, around 400 stalls will be set up during the seven-day festival. The stalls will feature natural and cow-based products prepared by gaushalas, cow-care organizations, and institutions from different parts of the country.
The festival will particularly highlight products and activities that can provide additional sources of income for gaushalas, including cow-dung and cow-urine-based products, Panchgavya products, organic manure, natural farming solutions, and other related products.
Khurana said that, according to the organizers, there are approximately 22,000 gaushalas across the country. He said that connecting these institutions with local economies and indigenous production could create opportunities for rural employment and economic activity.
The festival will also showcase self-reliant gaushala models and the use of modern technology, with the aim of demonstrating how gaushalas can develop sustainable sources of income while continuing their animal-care activities.
Environment, Economy, and Employment
The organizers said the festival will center around three broad themes: environment, economy, and employment.
Through exhibitions, product displays, and participation from organizations working in the field, the event will seek to highlight possible linkages between cow-based resources, sustainable practices, rural enterprise, and employment generation.
The organizers will also pay tribute to the saints who lost their lives during the cow-protection movement on November 7, 1966, at Parliament Street.
Cow-care activists, entrepreneurs, researchers, farmers, organizations, and citizens from across the country have been invited to participate in the festival.
The organizers said the National Godhan Deepawali Festival 2026 is intended to provide a platform for dialogue, showcasing of products, and exchange of ideas around cow conservation, traditional practices, rural enterprise, and self-reliance.