Minister of Animal Husbandry and Dairy Development, J Chinchurani said Milma milk price hike would come into effect from December 1. A price hike of less than Rs 5 is expected, informed the minister.
She also asserted the milk price would not be hiked by Rs 8.57 per litre. Milma has the authority to increase prices, Chinchurani added.
A committee, appointed by Milma, submitted an interim report, in which it recommended a hike of Rs 7-8 per litre. The minister said further decisions based on the complete report of the committee.