Government will turn MP into milk capital of India: CM Yadav, announces dairy sector push plan

Yadav expressed hope that Rishi Galav University will begin operations by Guru Purnima next year.

In addition to the university foundation, the CM noted the institution is part of broader educational expansion, with three new universities opened after the government formation and 55 excellence colleges under the new education policy.

He said the government will provide compensation at four times the guideline rate for land acquisition.

Yadav announced plans to open an animal feed unit and wellness centre in Gwalior and a new veterinary hospital in Dabra.

The Gwalior region has 68,737 cattle rearers managing over four lakh livestock and producing 605 tonnes of milk. Gaushalas are producing organic manure, milk and ghee, and the government has introduced cow ambulance services.

He announced that stray cattle will be shifted to gaushalas, with large shelters being developed across the state. In Gwalior, the Lal Tipara gaushala houses around 10,000 cattle.

Yadav stated that Madhya Pradesh ranks third in milk production and aims to become number one in the country.

He said the government will provide assistance up to ₹10 lakh to promote dairy units and ensure fair prices for milk producers.

Yadav announced wheat procurement at ₹2,625 per quintal and said river-linking projects will provide irrigation to farms, noting that wheat production has reached record levels and farmers are also earning through milk production.

He stated that the state has disbursed ₹55,000 crore under the Ladli Behna scheme and continues to support farmers through welfare initiatives.

Yadav said the state is observing a farmer welfare year and focusing on agriculturists, women, youth and the poor.

Yadav performed the foundation-laying ceremony for Rishi Galav University in Gwalior. The university is being constructed by Madhya Bharat Shiksha Samiti. He noted the foundation traces back to an idea envisioned 85 years ago by Sadashiv Gokhale and said the institution will be established with social support, upholding educational values, and aims to begin operations by Guru Purnima next year.

Chief Minister Mohan Yadav announced that the Madhya Pradesh government will promote cattle rearers and boost dairy investment to position the state as the country's 'milk capital.' He identified Gwalior as a key contributor and framed this as part of a broader farmer welfare year.