Archive · 10 Jan 2026
₹3.5 Crore Irregularity in Panchgavya Cancer Research
A university in Jabalpur, India, is in trouble for using money in a wrong way.
They got ₹3.5 crore from the government to research if Panchgavya, which is made from cow dung, urine, and milk, can help treat cancer.
But instead of using the money for research, they spent it on things like buying cow dung, urine, expensive machines, luxury cars, and travel.
They also didn't keep proper records.
Some people in the university might be responsible, but they say they didn't do anything wrong.
The government is still deciding what to do next.
Nanaji Deshmukh Veterinary Science University in Jabalpur allegedly misused ₹3.5 crore in Panchgavya cancer research.
₹1.92 crore was spent on cow dung, urine, raw materials, pots, and machines worth only ₹15-20 lakh.
Funds were also used for 24 air journeys, a luxury car, fuel, maintenance, labor, furniture, and electronic items.
The investigation found misuse of funds, unnecessary expenses, and missing documents.
No FIR has been registered yet, but further action, including police investigation, is possible.
- Who
- Nanaji Deshmukh Veterinary Science University, Jabalpur
- What
- Alleged financial irregularities worth ₹3.5 crore in Panchgavya cancer research
- When
- Between 2011 and 2018
- Where
- Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India
- Why
- To study claims that Panchgavya could help treat serious diseases like cancer and tuberculosis
Investigation Team
University Officials
Financial Management
Investigation Team
Identified expenditures that appeared substantially inflated compared to market rates and included items seemingly unrelated to the approved research objectives.
University Officials
Maintained that every aspect of the project followed established government procurement procedures and financial regulations.
Project Implementation
Investigation Team
Questioned the necessity and propriety of 23 to 24 air trips and the purchase of a vehicle valued at approximately Rs 7.5 lakh, which was not included in the original sanctioned estimate.
University Officials
Stated that all purchases, whether machines or vehicles, were made through open tenders and that government rules have been followed.
Documentation and Transparency
Investigation Team
Highlighted gaps in the project’s implementation, including missing vehicles and no mention of the trips taken in their estimate.
University Officials
Claimed that the university underwent proper auditing and provided all required certificates to the authorities, with no facts hidden.
- University
- Nanaji Deshmukh Veterinary Science University, Jabalpur
- Total Funds Approved
- ₹3.5 crore
- Funds Misused
- ₹1.92 crore
- Project Duration
- 2011-2018
- Income Generated
- ₹23,715
- Investigation Committee
- Deputy Collector Raghuveer Singh Maravi and District Treasury Officer Vinayaki Lakra
- Key Suspects
- Yashpal Sahni, Sachin Kumar Jain, Giriraj Singh, and senior university officials
Sources
MP News: ₹3.5 Crore 'Irregularity' In Panchgavya Cancer Research At Jabalpur's Nanaji Deshmukh Vet University; ₹1.9 Cr Used To Buy Cow Dung, Urine & Machines That Cost ₹20 Lakh
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