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Hans India
4 days ago
- Business
- Hans India
OMFED milk price hiked by Rs 2 per litre
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Sunday announced accidental death compensation of Rs 1 lakh for the milk farmers affiliated to State-owned Odisha State Cooperative Milk Producers' Federation Limited (OMFED). The farmers will now receive an additional Rs 3 for every litre of milk supplied to the OMFED, Majhi announced while speaking at a State-level event organised to mark 'World Milk Day'. Accordingly, the price of milk will be increased by Rs 4 per litre, of which the government will bear Rs 2 per litre and the consumer will have to pay an additional Rs 2 per litre, officials said. Majhi said the State produced around 26.4 lakh metric tonnes of milk during the financial year 2023-24. The per capita availability of milk at the national level was 471 grams while it was 156 grams in Odisha, he said. 'We have to enhance our milk production to come on a par with the national average or surpass it. Since our government came to power in the State, we are making all efforts to double the milk production in the next five years,' he said. In order to enhance milk production and boost the dairy sector, Majhi said the government has recently launched 'Mukhyamantri Kamadhenu Yojana' (MKY) with an outlay of Rs 1,423 crore for five years. Under MKY, financial assistance of up to 70 per cent is being provided to the beneficiaries. A target has been set to include 15 lakh 'gopalak' (cattle-rearers) under the scheme, he stated. In the last financial year 2024-25, about 3 lakh beneficiaries have benefited from the scheme with a grant of Rs 71 crore, the Chief Minister said. Further, the State government has launched the 'Mukhyamantri Prani Kalyan Yojana' (MPKY) with an outlay of Rs 186 crore for the establishment of new 'goshalas' (cow shelters) and support existing registered 'goshalas', he added. Under the MPKY scheme, registered goshalas are provided Rs 20,000 per animal for care and maintenance in two instalments. In November last year, Rs 9 crore was given to 68 goshalas, while another Rs 10.5 crore has been distributed to 77 goshalas, benefiting around 22,000 stray and helpless cattle across the State, he added. On this occasion, the Chief Minister launched three new products of the OMFED. Among others, Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida, Law Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan and Fisheries and Animal Resources Development Minister Gokulananda Mallik spoke on the occasion. World Milk Day is being celebrated every year on June 1 since 2001 with the aim of spreading widespread awareness about the contribution of livestock keepers in nutritional development and economic growth, and the benefits of milk in a balanced diet. This year's theme is 'Let's celebrate the power of dairy'.
New Indian Express
4 days ago
- Business
- New Indian Express
OMFED milk to be costlier by Rs 2 from June 13
BHUBANESWAR: Prices of the state-run Odisha State Cooperative Milk Producers' Federation (OMFED) milk of all variants are set to be costlier by Rs 2 per litre from June 13 with the state government effecting a retail hike of Rs 4 per litre. The state government will, though, bear 50 per cent of the additional cost through subvention to reduce the burden on the people. The major chunk of the hike will also be passed on to the dairy farmers, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said here on Sunday. The milk price was last increased by OMFED on April 1, 2023. After the latest increase, a packet of 500 ml toned milk will now cost Rs 24, premium or gold milk Rs 27 and chai special milk Rs 26. Making the announcement during celebration of World Milk Day-2025, Majhi said price of milk supplied by dairy farmers affiliated to OMFED, the apex-level dairy cooperative society, will be increased by Rs 3 per litre. The milk producers, who have been demanding better support price from the government, will now get Rs 38.05 per litre against the current price of Rs 35.05. The revised milk procurement price will benefit around 2.5 lakh dairy farmers in the state, he said.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Retail milk price to rise by Rs 2 per litre as govt hikes procurement cost
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha govt on Sunday announced a Rs 3 per litre hike in milk procurement price, a move that will directly benefit around 2.5 lakh dairy farmers across the state. With this, the procurement price offered by the Odisha State Cooperative Milk Producers' Federation (OMFED) increased from Rs 35 to Rs 38 per litre. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Chief minister Mohan Majhi also announced Rs 1 lakh as accident death assistance to OMFED farmers during the state-level World Milk Day celebrations here on Sunday. In addition to increasing procurement prices, the state govt raised the retail price of milk from Rs 52 to Rs 54 per litre, which will be implemented from June 13. "From today, the state govt will provide an additional Rs 3 per litre to OMFED milk producers and Re 1 to farmers' organisations. Out of the Rs 4 per litre increased expense, the govt will bear Rs 2 and consumers will pay Rs 2 per litre. This step ensures direct financial benefit to farmers while protecting consumers from the full brunt of the price rise," Majhi said. The milk procurement was last increased by Rs 3 per litre on April 1, 2023. "OMFED is a farmer-centric organisation committed to promoting a circular economy by enhancing farmers' income and ensuring sustainable dairy practices," Vijay Amruta Kulange, the managing director of OMFED, said. The Odisha Milk Farmers' Association welcomed the state govt's decision, calling it a timely and farmer-friendly move that will help stabilise rural incomes. "When the private dairy producers were paying a higher price to farmers, OMFED's low prices diverted many farmers. The move was timely to save OMFED. However, several reforms are required to make it profit-making," Rabi Behera, president of the association, said. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The state govt has set an ambitious target to double milk production in the next five years from the current 26.4 lakh metric tonnes recorded in 2023-24. "We aim to make Odisha a model state in dairy farming, ensuring both nutrition for our people and prosperity for our farmers," Majhi said. Highlighting ongoing efforts under the 'Chief Minister Kamadhenu Scheme', Majhi mentioned that 3 lakh beneficiaries already received Rs 71 crore in the 2024-25 fiscal year for cattle and buffalo rearing, calf care, livestock insurance and fodder cultivation. The scheme offers up to 70% financial assistance to eligible dairy farmers. On the occasion, Majhi disbursed Rs 10.5 crore to 77 registered cow shelters under the 'Chief Minister Animal Welfare Scheme' to support the care of nearly 22,000 stray cattle. Deputy CM Pravati Parida said dairy initiatives are helping make rural women self-reliant with many Mission Shakti members becoming Lakhpati Didis through compost and dairy enterprises. Fisheries and animal resources development minister Gokulananda Mallik called the Kamadhenu scheme a "revolutionary intervention" and reiterated the govt's commitment to strengthening the rural economy through dairy development.
Hans India
4 days ago
- Business
- Hans India
Odisha aims to double milk production in next 5 years: CM Majhi
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Sunday said the state government is making all efforts to double the production of milk in Odisha in the next five years. While addressing the gathering during a programme held here on the occasion of the state-wide celebration of World Milk Day-2025, CM Majhi stated that milk production is a significant part of the rural economy. "It not only serves as a source of income but also plays a vital role in supplying nutritious food to our society. Our state produced 26.4 lakh metric tonnes of milk in 2023-24, and our government is trying to double it in the next five years. Therefore, our government has launched the 'Mukhyamantri Kamadhenu Yojana' to develop cow husbandry and increase milk production in the state," said CM Majhi. He noted that in the last financial year of 2024-25, 3 lakh beneficiaries have received financial assistance worth Rs. 71 crore. CM Majhi further added that the state government wants to establish Odisha as a major milk-producing state in the country. The Chief Minister urged everyone to contribute towards realising the slogan of 'Milk-rich Odisha, healthy Odisha'. CM Majhi stated that his government is always committed towards animal welfare. He said that the state government is providing financial assistance to registered 'goshalas' (cowsheds) under the Mukhyamantri Prani Kalyan Yojana launched by the state government with a budgetary outlay of Rs 186 crore for food, maintenance and upkeep of stray and helpless cattle in the cowsheds. Making a significant announcement, CM Majhi said that the state government will henceforth give Rs 3 more per litre to the milk producers associated with the state-owned Odisha State Cooperative Milk Producers' Federation Limited (OMFED), which will benefit 2.5 lakh milk farmers across the state. CM Majhi further announced that the state government will bear Rs 2 of the Rs 4 per litre increase in milk prices for consumers. He also announced that accidental death assistance of Rs 1 lakh will be provided to milk producers. It is worth noting that World Milk Day has been celebrated every year on June 1 since 2001 with the aim of spreading widespread awareness about the contribution of livestock keepers in nutritional development and economic growth, and the benefits of milk in a balanced diet.
Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Majhi announces ₹1 lakh accidental death compensation for OMFED milk farmers
Bhubaneswar, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Sunday announced accidental death compensation of ₹1 lakh for the milk farmers affiliated to state-owned Odisha State Cooperative Milk Producers' Federation Limited . The farmers will now receive an additional ₹3 for every litre of milk supplied to the OMFED, Majhi announced while speaking at a state-level event organised to mark 'World Milk Day'. Accordingly, the price of milk will be increased by ₹4 per litre, of which the government will bear ₹2 per litre and the consumer will have to pay an additional ₹2 per litre, officials said. Majhi said the state produced around 26.4 lakh metric tonnes of milk during the financial year 2023-24. The per capita availability of milk at the national level was 471 grams while it was 156 grams in Odisha, he said. "We have to enhance our milk production to come at par with the national average or surpass it. Since our government came to power in the state, we are making all efforts to double the milk production in the next five years," he said. In order to enhance milk production and boost the dairy sector, Majhi said the government has recently launched 'Mukhyamantri Kamadhenu Yojana' with an outlay of ₹1,423 crore for five years. Under MKY, financial assistance of up to 70 per cent is being provided to the beneficiaries. A target has been set to include 15 lakh 'gopalak' under the scheme, he stated. In the last financial year 2024-25, about 3 lakh beneficiaries have benefited from the scheme with a grant of ₹71 crore, the chief minister said. Further, the state government has launched the 'Mukhyamantri Prani Kalyan Yojana' with an outlay of ₹186 crore for the establishment of new 'goshalas' and support existing registered 'goshalas', he added. Under the MPKY scheme, registered goshalas are provided ₹20,000 per animal for care and maintenance in two instalments. In November last year, ₹9 crore was given to 68 goshalas, while another ₹10.5 crore has been distributed to 77 goshalas, benefitting around 22,000 stray and helpless cattle across the state, he added. On this occasion, the CM launched three new products of the OMFED. Among others, Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida, Law Minister Prithviraj Harichandan and Fisheries and Animal Resources Development Minister Gokulananda Mallik spoke on the occasion. World Milk Day is being celebrated every year on June 1 since 2001 with the aim of spreading widespread awareness about the contribution of livestock keepers in nutritional development and economic growth, and the benefits of milk in a balanced diet. This year's theme is 'Let's celebrate the power of dairy'.
