Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav said that through Lord Shri Krishna’s Govardhan Leela, an important message was conveyed about nature, the environment, water conservation, and promoting cattle wealth. Gau Mata is the foundation of our Sanatan culture, rural economy and agricultural system.
The State Government is working with complete commitment towards the conservation and promotion of cattle wealth. He said we are incomplete without Gau Mata, just as Gau Mata’s life is incomplete without us. Gau Seva is not merely a matter of religious sentiment but also a matter of social sensitivity and collective responsibility.
Chief Minister Dr. Yadav addressed the inauguration ceremony of the state-of-the-art Kamdhenu Gaushala, developed with public participation, at Ashapura village in Mhow, Indore district. He inspected the Gaushala, performed Govardhan Pooja and felicitated the winners of the Gopal-Krishna Gram competition.
Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said that this Gaushala is an excellent example of collective cooperation and public participation, reflecting the spirit of Govardhan Hill. The Gaushala has been developed at a cost of approximately ₹24 crore, including contributions of ₹6 crore through CSR funds by social worker Shri Vinod Agrawal and ₹2.5 crore by Shri Nitin Agrawal. Contributions from other members of the public, along with government funding under various heads, also supported its development.
Chief Minister Dr. Yadav also announced an additional ₹5 crore for a CNG gas plant and other essential facilities at the Gaushala. He said that the Government would continue to provide additional resources, as needed, for the proper care and management of cattle.
Kamdhenu Gaushala: Key Facilities at a Glance
Chief Minister Dr. Yadav inspected the facilities developed at the Kamdhenu Gaushala. Spread over approximately 26.041 hectares, the Gaushala has initially commenced operations with arrangements for the care and conservation of 550 cattle. Its total capacity will be 10,000 cows.
Approximately ₹24 crore has been spent on the development of the Gaushala, including construction and infrastructure works worth around ₹11 crore undertaken with contributions from donors under Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).
Four large sheds, each measuring 200 × 80 feet, have been constructed to accommodate the cattle. In addition, open enclosures measuring 200 × 160 feet have been developed through Smart City at a cost of approximately ₹3.50 crore. The sheds and open enclosures are equipped with feeding troughs and drinking water facilities for the cattle.
A separate ward has also been constructed to provide care and treatment to sick cattle. Other infrastructure facilities, including a boundary wall and internal roads, have also been developed within the Gaushala premises. For water conservation and supply, the Municipal Corporation has constructed a sump well with a capacity of 2 lakh litres. An overhead water tank is also being constructed with public participation.
