Archive · 1 Aug 2025
Nandini Outlets Planned at Metro Stations in Bengaluru
The Bangalore Urban Milk Union (BAMUL) is working on opening milk shops called Nandini at the Bengaluru Metro stations.
They're figuring out where to put the shops and will then make a deal with the Metro company.
BAMUL wants to pay less rent because they are a cooperative that helps farmers.
They are also planning to use eco-friendly milk packaging to reduce plastic waste, starting with a trial in certain areas of Bengaluru.
The head of BAMUL, DK Suresh, supports a planned protest about some issues with elections and says that the central government needs to make sure there's enough urea for farmers, not the state government's responsibility.
BAMUL plans to open Nandini milk outlets at Bengaluru Metro stations, pending an agreement with BMRCL.
DK Suresh, BAMUL president, is advocating for lower rent due to the cooperative's social objective.
BAMUL intends to introduce eco-friendly milk packaging, with Jayanagar and BTM Layout as potential pilot locations.
Suresh supports Rahul Gandhi's planned protest on August 4 regarding alleged electoral irregularities.
Suresh addressed urea shortages by stating it's the Centre's responsibility and urging MPs to act.
- Who
- DK Suresh, BAMUL president, is spearheading the initiatives.
- What
- BAMUL plans to open Nandini milk outlets at Metro stations, introduce eco-friendly packaging, and respond to current political events.
- When
- The plans are currently underway, with pilot launches and agreements pending.
- Where
- Bengaluru, specifically at Metro stations and potential pilot locations in Jayanagar and BTM Layout; discussions also involved Channapatna and Delhi.
- Why
- To expand business, promote environmental protection, and address current political and agricultural concerns.
BAMUL/State Govt
Metro/Central Govt
Metro outlet rent
BAMUL/State Govt
State should have lower rent for social objective
Metro/Central Govt
Metro expects higher rent from BAMUL
Urea Supply
BAMUL/State Govt
Centre's responsibility to ensure timely release and supply of urea.
Metro/Central Govt
No information provided.
- Organization
- BAMUL (Bangalore Urban Milk Union)
- Leader
- DK Suresh, President
- Project
- Nandini milk outlets at Metro stations
- Location (Pilot)
- Jayanagar and BTM Layout
- Product
- Eco-friendly milk packaging
- Event
- Rahul Gandhi's planned protest on August 4