₹800 crore cowshed investment faces uncertainty in MP:Investors allege threats; tender cancellation warning sparks concern

The Madhya Pradesh government is building cowsheds to solve the problems of stray cattle. On the other hand, government officials are misbehaving with people who are investing from 50 crore to 500 crore rupees in these cowsheds. Investors of the Self-Reliant Cowshed Scheme and social organisations have levelled these allegations against Praveen Shinde, Deputy Director of the Cow Conservation Board. They say that in the meeting held on 27 May, 2026, Dr Shinde said – The Principal Secretary is a guest for two months. It is not known how long the minister will stay, and there is also talk of the CM leaving. If you want to work in the department, you will have to do it my way, otherwise, the tender will be cancelled at any time. In this matter, Rajkumar Dixit, President of Global Research Foundation, has sent a written complaint to the Chief Minister, Animal Husbandry Minister, and Chief Secretary, demanding action. Global Research Foundation itself has taken the tender for operating the cowshed in Bhopal. Said- You will have to work according to me According to the complaint, on 27 May, 2026, a review meeting was held in room number E-205 of Vallabh Bhawan regarding the implementation of the Self-Reliant Gaushala Scheme. It was attended by Animal Husbandry Minister Lakhan Patel and the Principal Secretary of the department, along with those investors who have been issued LOI (Letter of Intent) by the government. After this, another meeting was held under the chairmanship of Dr Shinde. In this, investors raised the issue of delay at the departmental level even after the tender process was completed. On this, Dr. Shinde became agitated. Gaushalas to be built in these districts He told the investors, “If you want to work in the department, you will have to work according to me. We have to stay in the department for 9 years; these people are guests for only a short time. If you don’t follow our way, we will cancel the tender anytime.” 800 crore rupees investment at stake Complainant Rajkumar Dixit informed that through this ambitious scheme of the Madhya Pradesh government, the process of bringing an investment of approximately 800 crore rupees into the state is in its final stages. This scheme is also expected to provide great relief to the state from the problem of stray animals. Dixit said – Social organisations and investors have joined this scheme with the sole purpose of cow service and cow progeny protection, without any profit motive. In such a situation, such misconduct by a responsible officer is an attempt to derail a scheme that is being praised across the country. Deputy Director said – Allegations are baseless Praveen Shinde, Deputy Director of the Cow Conservation Board, has clarified on the allegations. He said – there was no such conversation with anyone. All these allegations are baseless. Meanwhile, PS Patel, Director of the department, has said that he will look into the matter.