# Writer calls for national science mission on cow urine 2026-08-08T00:54:55+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet In a column, the writer argues for a National Science Mission to scientifically test the medicinal properties of cow urine. They claim that verifying these properties through modern science could help India achieve Vishwaguru status, while a lack of proof would not diminish its cultural significance for devotees. The writer contrasts this with subjective disputes, noting that questions of faith, such as whether a cow is a mother, are not resolvable by fact. They also point out that beliefs in holy substances exist across religions, citing the Christian Eucharist as an example. ## Coverage - thehindu.com Tags: cow urine, India, science mission, tradition vs science, Vishwaguru Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/writer-calls-for-national-science-mission-on-cow-urine/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/writer-calls-for-national-science-mission-on-cow-urine/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.