MP Cow Product Cancer Research: ₹3.5 Cr Probe for Fund Misuse | Quick Digest
A Madhya Pradesh government-funded research project exploring cow products for cancer cure, sanctioned ₹3.5 crore, faces a probe into alleged financial irregularities. Investigators found inflated spending on materials and questionable travel, though the university denies wrongdoing.
MP govt sanctioned ₹3.5 crore for cow product cancer research.
Project at Nanaji Deshmukh Veterinary Science University under scanner since 2011.
Probe alleges ₹1.92 crore spent on materials worth ₹15-20 lakh.
Questionable expenses include 24 air trips, vehicle, and non-essential items.
University registrar denies scam, asserts transparency and audits.
Investigation report submitted for further action by Divisional Commissioner.
A Madhya Pradesh government-funded research project, initiated in 2011 at Nanaji Deshmukh Veterinary Science University in Jabalpur, is currently under intense scrutiny for alleged financial irregularities. The project, aimed at developing cancer treatments and remedies for other serious illnesses using 'Panchagavya' (a traditional preparation of cow dung, cow urine, and dairy products), received ₹3.5 crore in state funding, despite the university initially proposing ₹8 crore.
An investigation, launched after a formal complaint, has uncovered questionable spending patterns over nearly a decade. Findings submitted to the Collector indicate that approximately ₹1.92 crore was spent between 2011 and 2018 on basic materials such as cow dung, cow urine, storage vessels, raw materials, and machinery. Investigators claim the actual market value for these items should have been significantly lower, estimated between ₹15-20 lakh.
Further alleged misuse of funds includes 23 to 24 air trips by university officials to various cities for research purposes, the necessity and propriety of which have been questioned. A vehicle worth about ₹7.5 lakh was reportedly purchased, which was not included in the original sanctioned estimate. Additional expenditures flagged by the probe include over ₹7.5 lakh on fuel and vehicle maintenance, around ₹3.5 lakh on labour payments, and nearly ₹15 lakh on furniture and electronic equipment, all deemed non-essential for the stated research goals.
Registrar Dr. S.S. Tomar of Nanaji Deshmukh Veterinary Science University has vehemently denied any misappropriation, asserting that the project operated with complete transparency and adherence to government rules since 2012. He stated that all purchases were made through open tenders and that the university underwent proper auditing, providing all required certificates. The investigation report has now been forwarded to the Divisional Commissioner for review and determination of further action. This story is corroborated by multiple credible Indian news outlets, highlighting the public significance of the alleged misuse of government funds in a research initiative.
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