Slick Gene Prize Distribution & Farmer Interaction Program
BGM Foundation – Betegaon Gowshala & Farm
Date: 30 April 2026
Venue: Betegaon Gowshala & Farm, BGM Foundation
BGM Foundation successfully organized the Slick Gene Prize Distribution and Farmer Interaction Program at its Betegaon Gowshala & Farm on 30 April 2026 under the ongoing Heat Tolerance (Slick Gene) / Cow Comfort Initiative.
245 farmers cows across Maharashtra participated for the competition, 11 farmers (including Two Lady Farmers) cows including Chitale Dairy- Sangli, Govind Dairy- Phaltan who had excelled in the competition attended the function. The program was attended by approximately 80–90 participants, including farmers, local dignitaries, vendors, and supporters of Betegaon Farm.
The Chief Guest, Shri Dilip Goculdas, Trustee of BGM Foundation. The judging team consisting of Col (Dr) K N Yadav, Dr Abdul Samad and Dr Sandeep Kale, Quancher Lab who were also present for the occasion and distributed prizes and certificates to the winning farmers in recognition of their efforts and achievements. Since the farmers were travelling across Maharashtra, comfortable accommodation was also arranged.
The program accompanied the Gow-Pujan, and the event was conducted by Col (Dr) K. N. Yadav, CEO, BGM Foundation, right at the premises of ultramodern cowshed amongst the presence of Gir cows and its elite genetics produced through IVE ET/ ART at Betegaon over a decade. Before starting the event, the visiting farmers along with Trustee and judging team were taken to the round of modern gowshala complex cow housing concept adopted at Betegaon Farm, emphasizing:
- • Cow comfort as the foremost priority
- • Scientific housing design for improved welfare and productivity
- • Integration of modern management practices with indigenous cow conservation
- • Importance of heat tolerance traits and selective breeding for future sustainability
As part of the function, local Boisar-based entities, individuals, vendors associated with Betegaon Gowshala were felicitated for their continued support and contribution toward the development of the farm. The Managing Trustees from Shrimad Rajchandra Mission (SRMD) / Shrimad Rajchandra Jivamaitridham, Dharampur who are also our BGMF outreach program partner. All member from BGMF Outreach were also part of event.
An interaction session with the visiting farmers was held who shared their field experiences, problems and the support required. They also appreciated the BGM BTG Gowshala innovative infrastructure and management systems with minimal manpower availability encountered by farmers in India. The knowledge , information shared by Col was very informative , valuable and practical insights which they intended to implement in their own farms. BGMF Website developer has also taken bites of prize winning farmers and covered the event as well as Gowshala premises for upcoming website.
The gathering concluded with a networking lunch, allowing participants to interact informally and further exchange ideas.
Outcome of the Program
- • Strengthened farmer engagement with BGM’s research and outreach initiatives
- • Enhanced awareness regarding modern cow housing and comfort-oriented farm design
- • Encouraged adoption of improved dairy/goshala management practices
- • Fostered goodwill among local stakeholders and farming community
The program was highly successful and reinforced BGM Foundation’s commitment toward scientific cattle management, farmer education, and indigenous breed improvement.
BGM Betegaon Gowshala is considered as an ideal platform to disseminate practical knowledge gathered by the establishment over the century for Nations present and future generation.