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Milk Producers Expand Indore Campaign for Higher, Cost-Based Prices
Milk producers in Indore are asking for more money for the milk they sell.
They delivered written requests to more than 50 Sanchi milk cooperative societies.
The farmers said the costs of animal feed, fodder, medicine, electricity and workers have increased.
They said milk prices have not increased enough to match those costs.
Bablu Jadhav said they want the milk price fixed at Rs 12 per fat.
They also want unpaid bonuses and an extra Rs 5 for every litre of milk.
The farmers say dairy farming is becoming difficult to afford.
They warned that their protest could grow if officials do not respond.
Milk producers continued a village-to-village memorandum campaign across Indore district on Thursday.
Farmers submitted memoranda at more than 50 Sanchi milk cooperative societies.
They demanded higher milk prices, payment of pending bonuses and additional incentives.
Farmers said rising costs for feed, fodder, medicines, electricity and labour have made dairy farming financially difficult.
Farmer leader Bablu Jadhav warned that the agitation would intensify if the demands were ignored.
- Who
- Milk producers and farmers across Indore district, including farmer leader Bablu Jadhav.
- What
- Farmers submitted memoranda demanding remunerative, cost-based milk prices, pending bonuses and additional incentives.
- Where
- More than 50 Sanchi milk cooperative societies across villages in Indore district, Madhya Pradesh.
- When
- The campaign continued on Thursday; the articles do not provide a calendar date.
- Why
- Farmers said rising costs for cattle feed, fodder, medicines, electricity and labour have not been matched by milk-price increases.
Key facts
- Location
- Indore district, Madhya Pradesh
- Campaign
- Village-to-village memorandum submissions
- Societies covered
- More than 50 Sanchi milk cooperative societies
- Main price demand
- Milk price fixed at Rs 12 per fat
- Bonus demand
- Immediate payment of pending bonuses
- Additional incentive
- Rs 5 per litre for milk producers
- Possible next step
- Farmers warned they would intensify and expand the agitation
Quotes
Bablu Jadhav
Farmer leader involved in the milk producers’ campaign
“if the demands were ignored, farmers would intensify and expand the agitation.”
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Sources
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