Mangaluru: Milk production in the Dakshina Kannada Co-operative Milk Producers’ Union is high, and as a result of the lockdown there has been restrictions on auspicious ceremonies, temple, educational institutes’ hostel and hotels, hindering the expected growth in milk and yogurt sales. The second wave of coronavirus infection across the state has been severe, and in the wake of the lockdown since April 28, the milk producers have been supplying quality milk to the associations and the team of Nandini has ensures that consumers get milk even in this critical condition.
In the wake of the systematic disposal of milk and as part of World Milk Day, with all the Nandini 500 ml and 1 litre package, 20 ml and 40 ml, respectively will be made available free of cost. The campaign is called ‘Hechhu Haalu Kudiyiri’. Kodavoor Raviraj Hegde, President of the milk union has asked the consumers to take advantage of this and improve their health.
In all 14 federations under Karnataka Milk Federation at a time 40 ml free from one litre milk pack will be implemented and Hegde has asked the consumers to make best use of Nandini milk and other milk products. Hegde also urged the government to consider staff of the Union as Corona warriors urging through the D. K. Union director Kaup Diwakar Shetty.
Speaking to NewsKarnataka, Raviraj Hegde said that, “Since we have additional milk, we have made a decision to distribute 40 mL of milk together with 1 litre of it. We set a new record with a collection of 5,08,000 litres last year. This year we are gathering approximately 5,63,000 litres. Production is growing at a rate of 12 to 14 percent, and there is a shortage of demand. This could be due to a lockdown or the closure of temples, hotels, and schools. Approximately 1,50,000 litres of milk must be converted into milk powder in this case.”
He went on to say that, “The Karnataka Milk Federation is also having difficulty dealing with the situation. All of the milk powder factories are overburdened despite the fact that we send milk to neighbouring states. As a result, we made the decision to distribute the excess milk to the consumers, who are also Nandini’s backbone. The price will remain the same, and people will be able to enjoy this benefit for a month.”
