Karnataka dairy farmers seek KMF reforms based on Amul model, more investment in milk procurement
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Karnataka dairy farmers are urging the state government and KMF to adopt an Amul‑style model, increase investment in milk collection and processing, and include milk in the food‑security basket. They also seek protection against foreign dairy imports and fair pricing based on production costs.
Key takeaways
- Farmers want KMF run with minimal political interference, mirroring Amul’s cooperative governance.
- They demand increased investment in milk collection, refrigeration, processing, and village‑level animal health services.
- Inclusion of milk and curd in the anganwadi food basket under the National Food Security Act is requested.
- Farmers seek safeguards against dairy imports and a fair purchase price based on the C2+50% cost principle.
Read the original at The Hindu
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