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Karnataka hikes milk prices by Rs 8 per litre from Nov 1

By · Via Times of India · Published by Everything Blog

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The revision comes after sustained demands and protests from agricultural groups seeking relief from escalating operational expenses. Although representatives originally pushed for a steeper Rs 10 rise, the Cabinet settled on the current adjustment after several rounds of deliberations. Alongside a persistent Rs 5 state incentive, the change ensures dairy farmers will earn Rs 47 per litre starting next month.

Key points

  • Total earnings for milk producers will reach Rs 47 per litre when combined with the exist…: Total earnings for milk producers will reach Rs 47 per litre when combined with the existing state incentive.
  • Lawmakers across all political parties in the Legislative Council supported expanding ass…: Lawmakers across all political parties in the Legislative Council supported expanding assistance for the dairy sector.
  • The Cabinet reached a unanimous agreement to implement the pricing changes starting on No…: The Cabinet reached a unanimous agreement to implement the pricing changes starting on November 1.

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BENGALURU: The Karnataka Cabinet on Thursday approved an Rs 8-per-litre hike in milk prices, with the increase set to take effect from November 1.

Of the revised amount, Rs 7 will go to the farmers and Rs 1 to milk unions, Minister Krishna Byre Gowda said, following demands from farmers for better returns amid rising costs.

The decision comes after milk producers staged protests seeking a higher procurement price, with their representatives urging the state government to raise the rate by at least Rs 10 per litre.

Farmers to get Rs 42 per litre

Addressing reporters after the Cabinet meeting, Gowda said, "Given the crisis faced by farmers, members of all parties in the Legislative Council had called for measures to support them. Milk producers themselves had taken to the streets in protest, and the cooperatives had also pressed for an increase."

He said the Cabinet had considered the issue on two or three occasions before reaching a unanimous decision.

"Respecting these demands, the Cabinet has today decided to increase the price paid to milk-producing farmers by Rs 7 per…

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