Minister for Milk and Dairy Development T. Mano Thangaraj on Tuesday said that various steps are being taken to increase Aavin’s procurement of milk to 45 lakh litres in about two months.
Addressing the media in Erode, the Minister said that due to the steps taken by the government, Aavin’s procurement of milk has increased from April’s monthly average of 27.80 lakh litres to 31.26 lakh litres now. Outlining the steps taken for the increase, the Minister said that the quality of milk is ascertained on the spot and the price is fixed, and farmers are paid within seven days.
The Minister said that to increase procurement, milk procurement targets for each district are given to officials and various steps, including the purchase of 2 lakh milch cows, distribution of loans to farmers, encouraging farmers to cultivate fodder, are being taken. “We are focusing on increasing milk production that will lead to an increase in milk procurement,” he added.
