Chief Minister Mohan Yadav distributed prize money to 466 farmers under the Gopal-Krishna Gram Award Scheme in Bhopal.
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav transferred Rs 2.95 crore in prize money to 466 livestock farmers during a ceremony at Ravindra Bhawan in Bhopal on Monday. According to ANI, the recipients were selected under the Gopal-Krishna Gram Award Scheme 2026-27 following a milk production competition held between October 27 and 31, 2026, in 208 Vrindavan villages.
The award winners received varying amounts, with top prizes at Rs 1 lakh, followed by Rs 50,000 for second place and Rs 25,000 for third place. During the same event, the Chief Minister also released Rs 65.66 crore in grants to support more than 5.51 lakh cattle residing in over 3,000 registered gaushalas across the state.
Addressing the gathering, CM Yadav stated that the government aims to make the state the milk capital of India within two years through the White Revolution 2.0 initiative. He said the target is to raise daily milk collection capacity from 12 lakh kg to 52 lakh kg.
The Chief Minister noted that the government has increased the upkeep grant for gaushalas from Rs 20 to Rs 40 per cow to provide better fodder. He also encouraged the rearing of Gir and Sahiwal breeds to improve production levels.
Earlier on Monday, the Chief Minister performed Govardhan Puja and aarti at the CM House in Bhopal. He also honoured cow protection workers and gaushala operators for their work in animal welfare.
