CA Tanya Bansal returns from US to turn loss-making gaushala into successful dairy business

Tanya Bansal, a resident of Jhansi city in Uttar Pradesh, has transformed her family's loss-making gaushala into a successful and large-scale dairy business. According to a report by 'Aaj Tak', Tanya studied in the US and is a Chartered Accountant (CA) by profession. While she could have secured a high-ranking position in a major company, she decided to resolve her family's difficulties and revive the gaushala.

Tanya Bansal got married in Jhansi in 2018. Upon arriving at her in-laws' home after marriage, she learned that the family's old gaushala was suffering heavy financial losses. The condition of the gaushala was very poor, and it had become difficult for the family to operate. Understanding this problem, Tanya took over the responsibility of the gaushala. Using her higher education and understanding of finance, she brought about drastic changes in the overall functioning of the gaushala.

She began systematically organising everything from the care of the cows to the production of milk and ghee, its packaging process, and sales. Gradually, her efforts bore fruit and the financial condition of the gaushala improved, turning the family's old business into a new and modern enterprise.

Currently, Tanya's gaushala has more than 350 indigenous cows, primarily including Gir and Sahiwal breeds. A2 milk and a special type of desi ghee are prepared from the milk of these breeds. Special attention is given to the care of the cows in the gaushala, with Tanya herself overseeing all arrangements from their diet to cleanliness.

Tanya has adopted a 'zero waste model' in the gaushala. Under this model, maximum use is made of everything obtained from the cows. In this system, instead of letting things like dung and cow urine go to waste, they are used to create various products, ensuring no waste and generating additional income.

After returning from the US, Tanya initially faced significant difficulty in speaking Hindi. However, she did not give up and gradually learned the language by working with local people. Now, most of her time is spent in the operations of the gaushala.

Two cows named 'Adishakti' and 'Pavitra' are extremely special in this gaushala. These two cows are fed 6 selected Ayurvedic herbs daily. Tanya believes that these herbs keep the cows healthy. Herbal desi ghee is prepared using the milk of these special cows. Traditional methods are used to prepare this ghee, and instead of producing it on a large scale like ordinary ghee, meticulous attention is paid to the entire process.

Tanya's most special product is this herbal desi ghee, which is priced at ₹30,000 per kg. The main reason for such a high price is its extremely limited production. According to the report, only about 750 millilitres of this special ghee can be prepared daily. Special packaging is used to deliver this ghee to customers, where it is sent packed in secure boxes to maintain its quality and packaging during delivery.

The demand for this herbal ghee is so high that customers have to wait for about 90 days, or three months, after placing an order. People from various parts of the country are showing interest in buying this ghee. Due to limited production, it is not possible to provide ghee to every customer immediately. Tanya claims that this ghee possesses medicinal properties and boosts immunity.