'To Help Farmers': DK Shivakumar Justifies Rs 8 Milk Price Hike In Karnataka

What happened: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar justified an Rs 8 increase in milk prices, saying it is "to help farmers." He said Karnataka milk prices were lower than in several neighbouring states. Key numbers: Rs 8 milk price hike. Why it matters: Shivakumar said the price difference had led to milk being diverted to other states, which the hike is meant to address.

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar justified an Rs 8 increase in milk prices, saying it is "to help farmers." He said Karnataka milk prices were lower than in several neighbouring states.

Shivakumar said the price difference had led to milk being diverted to other states, which the hike is meant to address.