From August 1, the Karnataka cabinet will increase the cost of Nandini milk by Rs. 3 per litre.
Karnataka Milk Federation’s (KMF) products are sold under the brand name Nandini.
In light of the requests of the milk farmers, the decision was made on Thursday during the cabinet meeting.
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah defended the action on Friday, claiming that Karnataka is selling milk at the lowest price while other states are charging significantly higher prices.
“The milk (toned) that costs Rs 39 will be sold at Rs 42 per litre. Elsewhere it is sold between Rs 54 and Rs 56 per litre. In Tamil Nadu the price is Rs 44 per litre,” the Chief Minister said.
Commenting on the decision, Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar said, “We have to give money to the farmers (milk producers). Today in the entire country it’s (toned milk) Rs 56 per litre. In our state people are getting at a very less price.” He also said the government had decided to hike milk price by three rupees to help farmers.
