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Agriculture
Sandhya Pandey Wins Gopal‑Krishna Gram Award, Tops Livestock Farming in Umaria District
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 09 Nov 2026, 05:01 PM
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Sandhya Pandey of Dodka village in Umaria was honoured with the Gopal‑Krishna Gram award and a cash prize of ₹1 lakh for ranking first in the district and third in Madhya Pradesh for livestock rearing.
The Kamdhenu Gaushala in Dodka, a village of Umaria district, hosted a combined Govardhan Puja and Gopal‑Krishna Gram award ceremony on Saturday. The event, organized by local authorities, recognised outstanding contributions to animal husbandry in the region.
Sandhya Pandey, a resident of Dodka, was presented with the Gopal‑Krishna Gram award after securing the top position in the district’s livestock‑rearing rankings and the third spot across Madhya Pradesh. As part of the honour, she received a cash prize of one lakh rupees.
Officials highlighted Pandey’s innovative feeding practices and herd management techniques, which have reportedly increased milk yield and improved animal health. The award aims to encourage other farmers to adopt similar best practices.
The ceremony concluded with traditional prayers and a communal meal, underscoring the cultural importance of cattle in the local agrarian community.
Sandhya Pandey, a resident of Dodka, was presented with the Gopal‑Krishna Gram award after securing the top position in the district’s livestock‑rearing rankings and the third spot across Madhya Pradesh. As part of the honour, she received a cash prize of one lakh rupees.
Officials highlighted Pandey’s innovative feeding practices and herd management techniques, which have reportedly increased milk yield and improved animal health. The award aims to encourage other farmers to adopt similar best practices.
The ceremony concluded with traditional prayers and a communal meal, underscoring the cultural importance of cattle in the local agrarian community.