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Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar has defended the decision to increase milk prices by Rs 8 per litre, stating it is necessary to support dairy farmers amid rising costs, drought, and declining milk production. The price hike, which will take effect from November 1, aims to ensure fair remuneration for farmers and maintain milk affordability for consumers. Shivakumar explained that the increase is crucial to protect cattle and sustain dairy farming, as farmers in Karnataka were moving their milk to neighboring states due to higher prices there. The revised prices will generate additional annual income of Rs 1,850 crore to Rs 2,100 crore for dairy farming families in the state. Despite the increase, Nandini toned milk will remain at Rs 54 per litre, and Nandini Shubham milk with 4.5 per cent fat content will be priced at Rs 60 per litre, both lower than the average prices in other states.
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