Bengaluru: Nandini milk is set to become costlier by up to Rs 8 a litre, with the Karnataka cabinet Tuesday approving the proposal. However, a formal announcement to this effect has been held back owing to the Model Code of Conduct that is currently in force in the state for legislative council elections.
Ministers, who attended the cabinet meeting said the revised price is likely to take effect from Nov 1. Under the proposal, Rs 6 out of the Rs 8 hike will go to milk producers and the remaining 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 govt,” a minister said. The govt will seek Election Commission ’s (EC) nod before implementing the decision. The cabinet has authorised chief minister DK Shivakumar to take a final call on the quantum of hike and its implementation.