Bhopal, June 20 -- Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav participated in a state level Gaushal conference held in Bhopal on Friday and transferred around Rs 90 crores for the operation of Gau-Shalas in the state.

CM Yadav also announced that the Animal Husbandry Department would also be known as the 'Gaupalan' Department. He further noted that cow rearing has an important contribution in the development of the state and his government is committed to the prosperity of cattle farmers.

"Today, a state-level Gaushal conference was organised here in Bhopal and we distributed various prizes to cowshed operators across the state, along with funds for their operation--some 5 lakh, 3 lakh, or 2 lakh rupees. A total of around 90 crore rupees...