‘Gau Tech 2026’ will showcase India’s self-reliant future
Pune is once again establishing a new identity on the national and international stage with its multifaceted presence. Renowned as an education and IT hub, the city is now moving toward becoming a hub of cow-based industries and innovation. The international conference and exhibition “Gau Tech 2026,” to be held from March 20 to 23, 2026, at the Agricultural College Grounds in Shivajinagar, is an important initiative in this direction.
This grand event began with a groundbreaking ceremony on March 15th. The event is being organized in collaboration with the international organization Global Confederation of Cow-Based Industries, the Maharashtra Gau Seva Aayog, and RR Kabel. The presence of several dignitaries, including Rajya Sabha MP Dr. Medha Kulkarni, GCCI founder and former Union Minister Dr. Vallabhbhai Kathiria, and Maharashtra Gau Seva Aayog Chairman Shekhar Mundada, added to the grandeur of the event.
In her address, Dr. Medha Kulkarni said that Pune should now be recognized as a center for cow service and cow-based initiatives. According to her, the concept of “Mother Cow” is not limited to faith alone, but encompasses many dimensions related to agriculture, health, environment, and economy. “Gau Tech 2026” will be an effective platform to disseminate all these aspects to the general public.
Dr. Vallabhbhai Kathiria, while calling this event a global movement, said that this is not just an exhibition, but an effort to make India self-reliant and culturally rich by keeping the cow-based economy at the centre.
Policymakers, scientists, industrialists, startups, investors, farmers, and youth from India and abroad will participate in the event. Sixty distinguished individuals will be honored with the “Gau Tech Awards” across 20 categories.
The four-day event will feature over 300 stalls, more than 10 thematic conferences, B2B meetings, and several special sessions. The exhibition will showcase innovations in diverse sectors such as organic manure, bio-fertilizers, dairy products, cow urine and dung-based products, natural farming, veterinary medicine, solar energy, bio-energy, and the seed and feed industry. Live demonstrations of indigenous cow breeds and live training on Panchagavya products will also be highlights.
According to event coordinator Shekhar Mundada, over five lakh people are expected to attend the expo, making it a massive mass movement. Significantly, admission to this four-day event is completely free, so that more people can participate and gain information and inspiration.
“Gau Tech 2026” is not just an event, but a vision—where tradition and modern technology are blending to shape a new India. This event is proof that, given the right direction and platform, Indian traditions can also become the foundation for innovation and development on a global scale.
