Nandini milk prices are expected to rise by up to Rs 8 per litre following government approval
Because of the Model Code of Conduct for Legislative Council elections, bENGALURU: Nandini milk is set to become costlier by up to Rs 8 a litre, with the state Cabinet approving the hike on Tuesday but holding back its announcement.
Ministers who attended the meeting said the revised prices are likely to take effect from November 1, subject to EC clearance. Under the proposal, Rs 6 of the Rs 8 increase will go to milk producers and Rs 2 to milk unions. If the entire hike is passed on to consumers, toned milk in the blue packet will cost Rs 54 a litre, up from Rs 46. Toned milk is procured at Rs 35 a litre in Karnataka, against Rs 41.5 in Andhra Pradesh, Rs 41.8 in Kerala, Rs 41 in Maharashtra and Rs 42.2 in Tamil Nadu, according to the unions.
Protecting their interests is important for the government and hence the Cabinet approved the proposal to hike milk prices,” a minister said. The government will seek Election Commission clearance before implementing the decision. The Cabinet has authorised Chief Minister DK Shivakumar to take the final call on the extent of the hike and its implementation.