Maharashtra fixes Rs 34/ litre procurement price for cow’s milk
The Maharashtra government on Friday announced a minimum procurement price of Rs 34 per litre for cow milk. This is the lowest rate which dairy firms must pay to farmers to buy milk. The earlier rate was approximately Rs 32. The state plans to revise rates every three months. Consumers fear this could raise milk […]
Maharashtra govt eyeing dairy department’s assets for monetisation
This is a time when the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government is raising bonds to meet financial requirements. Concurrently , prime land parcels of state-owned enterprises appear as the most lucrative option. A comprehensive review is underway to utilise huge land parcels owned by the state dairy development and animal husbandry department. The department is […]