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Bhopal, October 16 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Thursday said Govardhan Puja will be celebrated across the state on October 21 as per local traditions and customs.
He announced that on this occasion, farmers associated with dairy business and entrepreneurs or innovators who have made significant contribution in animal husbandry and milk production will be honored.
The main event will be held at Ravindra Bhavan in Bhopal, featuring rituals like Govardhan Puja, Parikrama, and Annakoot Bhog.
Traditional performances such as Bareilly and Thatya dances will be performed by the pastoral communities.
Stalls featuring organic products, dairy items and cow dung based crafts will be set up along with awareness booths on various government schemes related to animal husbandry, agriculture and cooperative societies.
Chief Minister Yadav said in a statement, “Those who do animal husbandry are true Gopals and every house where cow is reared is Gokul.” He said that cow and animal husbandry have a sacred place in the ancient Sanatan culture of India.
The state government has given priority to cow conservation and promotion, continuous work is being done in this direction with public participation.
The state government aims to double the income of dairy farmers by increasing milk production across the state.
With its natural resources and rich animal wealth, the state contributes about nine percent of India’s total milk production, and the state government aims to increase this share to 20 percent.
Chief Minister Yadav also said that the ‘Dugdh Samridhi Sampark’ campaign is being run in villages, where veterinary doctors are visiting households to educate farmers about advanced dairy farming techniques, breed improvement, animal health and nutrition.
At present, 2,900 gaushalas are functioning across Madhya Pradesh, managing around 4.25 lakh cattle.
Under the Mukhyamantri Gau Seva Yojana, 2,203 gaushalas have been established in rural areas across the state, housing 2.11 lakh cattle.
–IANS
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