Karnataka Approves ₹4 Hike in Nandini Milk Prices Starting April 1
The price increase aims to support dairy farmers, but has drawn criticism from the BJP for burdening consumers.
- The Karnataka government has finalized a ₹4 per litre increase in Nandini milk prices, effective April 1, 2025, following farmer demands.
- The Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF) stated that the additional revenue generated from the price hike will directly benefit dairy farmers.
- This is the second price hike in less than a year, with a previous ₹2 increase implemented in June 2024.
- The BJP has criticized the Congress-led government, calling the price hike anti-poor and an added burden on the common man.
- KMF also announced plans to expand Nandini milk distribution to Haryana as part of its North India growth strategy.