KRRS backs milk price hike, opposes criticism

MYSURU The Karnataka Rajya Raitha Sangha (KRRS) has welcomed the hike in milk and curd prices in the State, citing the rising cost of cattle feed. “Since the cost of cattle feed and fodder has increased, a hike in milk and curd prices is necessary. Considering the cost of investment and cattle feed, dairy farmers are struggling to meet their expenses with their less income,” said Badagapura Nagendra, president of KRRS, while addressing the press conference here on Wednesday.

Following the price revision, farmers are now receiving ₹37–40 per litre against the earlier rate of ₹30–33, he said. Criticising BJP leaders for opposing the price hike, KRRS president Badagapura Mr. Nagendra said that most of the families sustained in villages due to dairy farming.

Women are the backbone of the dairy industry and put in considerable hard work to keep it running, he said. Alleging that the BJP was not committed to the welfare of farmers, KRRS State president Badagapura Mr. Nagendra questioned the BJP State unit’s silence over the hike in LPG and fuel prices.