- Vidhayak buffalo valued at approximately Rs 15 crore.
- Won 23 first prizes in various animal competitions.
- Generates Rs 60 lakh annually from semen sales.
Jagran Correspondent, Panipat | A buffalo, named "Vidhayak", became the talk of the town for its price, size, high-quality semen and impressive performance in competitions at the animal fairs. Its approximate value is around Rs 15 crore.
The five-year-old Murrah breed buffalo from Didwari village in Haryana's Panipat district won first prize 23 times in various animal competitions.
Vidhayak Is Popular In Several States
Vidhayak has demonstrated its talent in competitions held in Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Madhya Pradesh. Reports published in February 2026 indicated that it had placed first in more than 21 competitions. Latest reports suggest that the count of the prizes rose to 23 by October.
It won awards in two major categories at the 41st State Livestock Exhibition held in Kurukshetra in February 2026. It was awarded the Breeding Champion title, which carried a cash prize of Rs 2.51 lakh. In addition, it received a prize of Rs 51,000 for securing first place in the Murrah adult category. Following this achievement, the buffalo once again became a topic of discussion among cattle breeders and livestock experts.
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It Produces High-Quality Semen
The buffalo earns around Rs 60 lakh annually through the sale of its high-quality semen, reported India Today. The jet-black animal's owner is a popular livestock breeding farmer, Narendra Singh. Singh, a Padma Shri award laureate, is a role model for farmers nationwide in the field of livestock breeding. Singh hails from Didwari village in Panipat. He has done remarkable work in the conservation and breed improvement of Murrah buffaloes and other livestock. He was awarded the Padma Shri in 2019 for his contributions. Previously, he created news for the famous buffaloes like 'Golu' and 'Golu-2'. 'Vidhayak' is the next instalment in the tradition.
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Special Food And Care
People are also curious about the care and diet of the animal. Cashews and almonds are included in its diet during competitions. However, it gets general animal feed on the farm. Improved care, proper nutrition, and breed improvement efforts play an important role.