The Karnataka government has announced a Rs 4 per litre increase in milk prices, effective from April 1. This decision follows demands from farmers and the Karnataka Milk Federation to offset rising expenses.
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00:00The Karnataka government has increased milk prices in the state by Rs. 4.
00:05This new price will be effective from April 1.
00:07BJP is slamming Karnataka government on this.
00:10Take a look.
00:19Karnataka government hikes milk prices again.
00:23The decision follows ongoing demands from farmers
00:27and the Karnataka Milk Federation for a price increase to offset rising expenses.
00:34While the initial demand from the Karnataka Milk Federation was for a Rs. 5 per litre increase,
00:39the Siddharamaya government has decided to raise milk prices by Rs. 4 per litre.
00:48The KMF has welcomed the move but consumers are expected to bear the brunt of the price hike.
00:57In the Sobh Union, we are selling milk for Rs. 50 for Rs. 2, Rs. 50 for Rs. 4 and Rs. 50 for Rs. 6.
01:02In Karnataka, we are selling milk at a very low price of Rs. 42.
01:07Farmers are in great loss.
01:10We have taken this decision to help the farmers.
01:13We are giving Rs. 4 to the farmers.
01:15The present Congress government has derailed the entire economical situation of the state.
01:23This is how they are trying to play with the common people,
01:26which has impacted the state treasury and also the common man's life.
01:32This isn't the first time milk prices are being raised in Karnataka.
01:36In August 2023, milk price was hiked by Rs. 3.
01:41In June 2024, by another Rs. 2.
01:45And now in 2025, milk prices are set to rise by Rs. 4, effective from April 1.
01:54Apart from milk, several other price hikes have burdened Karnataka citizens.
01:59In February 2024, stamp duty charges hiked by 200-500%.
02:06March 2024, lifetime tax on electric vehicles priced above Rs. 25 lakh increased.
02:14June 2024, petrol and diesel prices raised by Rs. 3 due to tax hike.
02:20January 2025, 15% bus fare hike approved.
02:25And duty on beer increased across the state.
02:28In February 2025, 50% hike on Bengaluru metro fares.
02:34And in March, power tariffs were hiked by Rs. 36 per unit.
02:39The recent milk price hike has sparked political tension in Karnataka
02:43with the BJP criticising the Congress-led state government.
03:07The state government has defended its decision.
03:13As the final decision is being weighed, the Karnataka government faces the challenge
03:18of balancing consumer affordability with ensuring fair compensation for farmers.
03:24Bureau report, India Today.