PoliticsPhoto: Deccan HeraldKarnataka CM Defends Milk Price Hike Amid Severe Drought
Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar justified the Rs 8 per litre milk price hike approved by the state cabinet to protect farmers during a severe drought. He highlighted that milk producers had requested a Rs 12 increase and noted higher prices in neighboring states causing milk outflow. The hike aims to ensure farmers can afford fodder and sustain cattle, reflecting the government's respect for cows.
Deccan Herald··Bengaluru



