Madhya Pradesh Endorses PPP Model for Cow Rearing Prior to HM Amit Shah’s Visit
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Synopsis
Madhya Pradesh's Cabinet has approved a PPP initiative aimed at enhancing cattle welfare and milk production, with facilities for 5,000 cows and various sustainable ventures. The formalization of this project is set for April 13, coinciding with Union Home Minister Amit Shah's visit.
Key Takeaways
- Madhya Pradesh launches a PPP initiative for cattle welfare.
- Facilities for 5,000 cows to be created.
- Investors can explore CNG and solar energy production.
- Grants to support individuals with up to 200 cattle.
- Focus on enhancing milk production and rural growth.
Bhopal, April 8 (NationPress) To ensure the welfare of bovine family members in the state and enhance milk production, the Madhya Pradesh Cabinet has sanctioned a groundbreaking public-private partnership (PPP) initiative on Tuesday.
This project aims to establish facilities for 5,000 cows while providing investors with opportunities to engage in ventures such as producing compressed natural gas (CNG) as a by-product, generating solar energy, and exploring other sustainable enterprises.
In a notable advancement, the state government, alongside the National Dairy Development Board, is prepared to formalize this collaboration on April 13, with Union Home Minister Amit Shah anticipated to attend the event, referred to as ‘Gopal Sammelan’.
During a recent Cabinet meeting focused on ‘Gau Mata’ (Holy Mother Cow), Deputy Chief Minister Rajendra Shukla reiterated the government’s steadfast commitment to the welfare of cattle.
A policy was approved to attract private investors for the Gauvansh Vihar project under the PPP model.
Animal Husbandry Minister Lakhan Patel elaborated on the scheme’s aims, which focus on safeguarding cattle and enhancing milk production.
As part of this initiative, grants will be awarded to individuals caring for 25 cows or buffalo, classified as one unit.
Investors may manage up to eight such units, thereby significantly expanding their operations. The scheme also emphasizes accountability, requiring investors to specify the duration of their participation to ensure effective implementation.
Preparatory work for the project is scheduled to begin this year, with the bidding process expected to conclude shortly.
Additionally, grants will be extended to support larger-scale operations, enabling individuals managing up to 200 cattle to produce milk and dairy products while promoting rural economic growth. These efforts align with the department's eight ongoing schemes, demonstrating the government’s commitment to cattle welfare, sustainable practices, and rural upliftment.
By merging modern innovations with traditional values, this initiative aims to meet the needs of both farmers and abandoned cattle. Among the key resolutions, the Cabinet approved an increase in the feed subsidy from Rs 20 to Rs 40 and announced plans for constructing modern cowsheds under the Animal Husbandry Department.
Meanwhile, preparations are underway for the ‘Gopal Conference’, a pivotal state-level cooperative milk producer event set for April 13 in Bhopal. Organized to promote the dairy sector, the conference will feature Union Cooperative Minister Amit Shah as a distinguished participant.
Chief Minister Mohan Yadav highlighted the transformative potential of this initiative during a recent meeting, noting that the collaboration between milk unions, the National Dairy Development Board, and the MP State Co-operative Dairy Federation (MPCDF) would greatly impact the lives of farmers and cattle rearers.
The Chief Minister confirmed that the Union Home Minister’s presence would add further significance to this momentous program, which aspires to revolutionize the dairy industry in Madhya Pradesh.
