Bhubaneswar, May 3 (IANS) The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Sunday targeted the state government over the Rs 4 hike in milk prices by the state-owned Odisha State Cooperative Milk Producers’ Federation (OMFED), stating that the “double-engine” government has put consumers under severe hardship.The regional party alleged that of the Rs 4 hike, only Rs 1 will go to milk farmers, while the state government will divert the remaining Rs 3 into its coffers.At a press conference held at Sankha Bhavan …
Latest Milk Prices News & Updates
New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) The Odisha State Cooperative Milk Producers’ Federation (OMFED) has announced a hike in milk prices across variants, citing rising processing and transportation costs. The revised rates came into effect on Sunday, according to state officials.State Fisheries and Animal Resources Development Minister Gokulananda Mallik said the price of toned milk has been increased from Rs 50 to Rs 54 per litre, while premium milk will now cost Rs 58 per litre, up from Rs 54.The price of …