State Government Responsible for the Care of Stray and Destitute Cattle: Chief Minister Dr. Yadav

Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav stated that the sacred city of Jabalipuram has been blessed today. It has become an abode of bliss. The foundation stone for an advanced Gaushala has been laid in the district. He emphasized that the state government is committed towards cow protection and conservation. As per the state’s policy, no cow shall be left abandoned or destitute. Like major metropolitan cities, large municipal corporations and municipalities across the state will also construct Gaushalas, increasing their capacity to shelter up to 10 Thousand cattle.

Chief Minister Dr. Yadav announced that to economically empower the state’s farmers, the government has decided to procure wheat at a support price of Rs 2,600 per quintal. Additionally, paddy-producing farmers will receive an incentive of Rs 2,000 per hectare starting this month.

On Wednesday, Chief Minister Dr. Yadav addressed the gathering during the foundation stone laying ceremony of the first phase of a Gaushala project being developed on 53 acres in Umaria, Jabalpur. He also inaugurated and laid the foundation for development projects worth over Rs 187.43 crore in the district. The event commenced with Dr. Yadav lighting ceremonial lamp and garlanding the saints. He worshiped and paid homage to cows and offered them feed with deep reverence.

On this occasion, Public Works Minister Shri Rakesh Singh, Animal Husbandry Minister Shri Lakhan Singh Patel, and Scheduled Caste Welfare Minister Shri Nagar Singh Chauhan were present.

Dr. Yadav stated that government-run Gaushalas will be established to care for destitute and elderly cattle. This initiative will provide shelter to stray and abandoned cows roaming the streets. He mentioned that the government is allocating Rs 40 per day for each cow in Gaushalas. Additionally, individuals who rear more than 10 cows will receive subsidies from the government. He emphasized that those who raise cattle are called “Gopal,” and a home with cows is termed “Gokul.”

Dr. Yadav highlighted that, according to Sanatan Dharma, 33 crore deities reside within cows. Mahatma Gandhi also advocated for recognizing cow as the national animal. The cow is the only mother who nourishes both her offspring and human children with her milk.

He further remarked that under Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s leadership, India is progressing towards becoming the world’s third-largest economy. He pointed out that several countries gained independence alongside India but maintained a strong connection with their culture. In this context, he cited Israel’s patriotism as an example.

Dr. Yadav said that the state is working toward the welfare and development of the poor, youth, women, and farmers. He mentioned that the vision of former Prime Minister Late shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee—to interlink rivers and provide irrigation water to farmers—was being realized swiftly. Under Prime Minister shri Modi’s leadership, Madhya Pradesh has received two major river-linking projects: Ken-Betwa and Parvati-Kalisindh-Chambal, which will significantly boost agriculture. Discussions are also underway to implement a similar project for the Tapti River in collaboration with Maharashtra. The state aims to increase the irrigated land area to 1 crore hectares to enhance farmers’ prosperity.

Dr. Yadav stated that the state budget is set to reach Rs 7 lakh crore. By 2028, more than 2 lakh 70 Thousand government positions will be filled, and the private sector will be encouraged to create employment opportunities for youth through industrial expansion.

He announced that on February 21, more than 90 Thousand meritorious 12th-grade students in the state would receive Rs 25 Thousand each for purchasing laptops. Similarly, various schemes are being implemented to transform the lives of daughters in the state. The government has also decided to enforce liqour prohibition in religious towns, ensuring that liquor stores are replaced with dairy shops.

Public Works Minister Shri Rakesh Singh also addressed the gathering. The event concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Mayor Shri Jagat Bahadur Singh Annu. The Jabalpur Municipal Corporation presented a memento to Chief Minister Dr. Yadav.

The event witnessed the special presence of saints, including Swami Akhileshwaranand Ji, Narsingh Devacharya Ji, Raghav Devacharya Ji, Chaitanyanand Ji, Girishanand Ji, Bal Govindacharya Ji, Ramanujacharya Ji, Swami Pagalanand Ji, and Sadhvi Maitriya Didi. Also in attendance were Member of Parliament Mrs. Sumitra Balmiki and Shri Ashish Dubey, along with MLAs Shri Abhilash Pandey, Shri Santosh Barkade, Shri Neeraj Singh Thakur, Telghani Board Chairman Shri Ravikaran Sahu, Shri Ratnesh Sonkar, Shri Rajkumar Patel, Commissioner Shri Abhay Verma, IG Anil Kushwaha, Collector Shri Deepak Saxena, Superintendent of Police Sampat Upadhyay, other senior officials, and a large gathering of people.