The minister highlighted the rising production and cattle feed costs
He announced that moving forward, responsibility and authority of revising milk prices based on actual production costs and market conditions will be handed over to the respective milk unions. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Mysuru | Silver Rate in Mysuru | Bank Holidays in Mysuru | Public Holidays in Mysuru Stay updated with the latest Mysuru news. Download the TOI App.
Pointing out that Karnataka ’s previously lower milk prices had attracted traders from neighbouring states to buy up local stock, Swamy asserted that the price adjustment successfully balances consumer availability with fair compensation for farmers.
Highlighting that dairy farming is a vital economic backbone for rural families—particularly women who put in immense daily labour caring for livestock—Swamy noted that out of the Rs 8 per litre price increase, Rs 7 goes directly to the dairy producers to ensure their hard work is fairly rewarded, while Rs 1 is allocated to support regional milk unions. Speaking to reporters, he emphasised that the hardships of dairy farmers, their rising production and cattle feed costs, and ground realities of animal husbandry must also be taken into account. Shivamogga: Agriculture minister PM Narendraswamy on Friday defended the state govt’s decision to hike milk prices, said the revision cannot be viewed solely from the consumer’s perspective.