Archive · 26 Jun 2025
Buffalo Scheme Misuse: Government Buffaloes Found Elsewhere
The government gave buffaloes to poor tribal families to help them earn money.
But instead of the families getting the benefits, the buffaloes often ended up at the farms of powerful people in the area.
The families were supposed to pay a small amount for the buffaloes, with the government paying most of the cost.
However, investigations show many buffaloes are not with the families who were supposed to get them.
Now, officials are looking into how this is happening.
A government scheme providing buffaloes to tribal families in Madhya Pradesh is allegedly being exploited.
Buffaloes, meant for tribal beneficiaries, are reportedly ending up in the possession of local strongmen.
The scheme, with a 90% government subsidy, aims to promote self-reliance through dairy farming.
NDTV investigations found numerous instances of buffaloes missing from the homes of their intended recipients.
Authorities have launched an inquiry into the matter following media reports.
- Who
- The "Mukhyamantri Dudhdharu Pashu Praday Yojana" is affecting Sahariya, Baiga, and Bharia tribal families.
- What
- A government scheme meant to give buffaloes to tribal families in Madhya Pradesh for dairy farming is allegedly being exploited, with the buffaloes ending up in the hands of local influential individuals.
- When
- Information is based on an investigation that is currently underway.
- Where
- Madhya Pradesh, particularly in the tribal areas of Shivpuri district.
- Why
- The scheme was designed to boost self-reliance and income for tribal families, but is being undermined by corruption and exploitation.
Scheme's Intended Purpose
Exploitation of Scheme
Scheme's Intent vs Reality
Scheme's Intended Purpose
To provide buffaloes and training to tribal families to improve their income and self-reliance.
Exploitation of Scheme
Buffaloes are diverted to influential people instead of their intended recipients.
- Scheme Name
- Mukhyamantri Dudhdharu Pashu Praday Yojana
- Beneficiaries
- Sahariya, Baiga, and Bharia tribal families
- Subsidy
- 90% government subsidy
- Cost to Beneficiary
- Rs 24,300
- Target Districts
- 14+
- Buffaloes per Beneficiary
- Two