Milk prices are set to increase in Karnataka, bringing additional expenses for consumers. The Karnataka Cabinet has approved an ₹8 per litre hike in the price of Nandini milk. With this revision, the price will rise from the existing ₹46 to ₹54 per litre, effective November 1.
The decision is expected to provide financial support to milk producers while also increasing the amount received by cooperative societies.
Nandini Milk Price Hike to Take Effect From November 1
The state government had previously considered the proposal to increase milk prices. However, the announcement was delayed due to the Legislative Council elections and the Model Code of Conduct.
With the restrictions now lifted, the government has officially announced the price revision.
Minister Krishna Bair Gundam said the issue had been discussed several times in Cabinet meetings. Farmers from different parts of the state had been demanding better prices for their milk, while representatives of cooperative societies also pressed for an increase.
Addressing reporters after the Cabinet meeting, the minister explained that the government had decided to increase the payment to milk-producing farmers by ₹7 per litre. An additional ₹1 per litre will be allocated to cooperative societies, taking the total price increase to ₹8.
Why Has the Karnataka Government Increased Milk Prices?
According to the minister, milk producers have been facing financial difficulties, leading to demands for higher payments. Representatives from milk cooperative societies had also met the Chief Minister, the Animal Husbandry Minister and the Cooperation Minister to discuss the issue.
During these meetings, farmers and cooperative representatives had requested an increase of at least ₹10 per litre.
However, the government considered such a large increase difficult to implement. Following discussions chaired by the Chief Minister, the Cabinet unanimously approved an ₹8 per litre hike.
Under the revised arrangement, ₹7 of the additional amount will go directly to milk producers, while the remaining ₹1 will be given to cooperative societies.
How Much Will Karnataka Milk Farmers Earn Now?
The revised pricing structure is expected to improve the earnings of milk-producing farmers across Karnataka.
Currently, farmers receive approximately ₹35 per litre for the milk they supply. The state government also provides an additional incentive of ₹5 per litre.
After the new decision comes into effect, the payment received by farmers will increase from ₹35 to ₹42 per litre. The existing government incentive of ₹5 per litre will remain unchanged.
As a result, farmers will receive a total of ₹47 per litre, including the government incentive. The move is expected to provide financial relief to millions of farming families involved in milk production.
Disclaimer: This article is based on the information available regarding the Karnataka Cabinet’s decision on Nandini milk prices. Prices, implementation details and government policies may be subject to official updates. Readers are advised to check announcements from the Karnataka government or the relevant milk cooperative authorities for the latest information.