Thiruvananthapuram: Milk prices are likely to go up by more than Rs 6 per litre in the state. A committee, appointed by Milma, submitted its interim report recommending a price hike of Rs 7-8 per litre on Sunday.
The Milma union representatives will hold a meeting on Monday to discuss the price hike and will inform the government of their decision.
Recommendations by the committee Currently, a farmer receives Rs 38-40 per litre. The production cost is up to Rs 46. Hence, prices should be hiked in such a way that farmers will receive at least Rs 6 as profit.
Cattle health insurance should be implemented insurance should be implemented as the current insurance scheme is not enough.
Veterinary services should be expanded to the hinterlands. Silage production should be expanded.
Subsidy should be implemented to reduce the price of cattle fodder.
