Milk prices have been increased in Jammu and Kashmir. Jammu and Kashmir Dairy Farmers Association (JKDFA) has decided to increase the price of milk by Rs 5 per liter. The new rates have come into effect from June 1. The association says that this decision had to be taken in view of the increasing expenses and inflationary pressure on the farmers and suppliers associated with the dairy business.

JKDFA President Sandeep Singh Chib announced this increase on the occasion of World Milk Day. He said that the expenses on animal fodder, medicines, transportation and other necessary expenses are continuously increasing.

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In such a situation, it was becoming difficult for dairy farmers to work at the old prices. For this reason, a uniform increase of Rs 5 per liter has been made on all categories of milk.

According to the new rates, full cream milk will now be available at Rs 72 per liter in Jammu city. The price of cow milk has been increased to Rs 62 per liter. Whereas toned milk will be available at the rate of Rs 60 and double toned milk at the rate of Rs 54 per liter.

The association said that milk prices in other areas of Jammu and Kashmir division may vary depending on local conditions and supply system.

Rural and urban areas will be affected

Before this increase in Kashmir Valley, the average price of milk was around Rs 54 per liter. In rural areas, milk is usually sold around Rs 50 per liter, while in cities and big towns its price ranges from Rs 55 to Rs 60 per liter. In such a situation, the new increase is likely to affect consumers in both rural and urban areas.

This increase in milk prices has happened at a time when common people are already facing the brunt of inflation. The prices of fuel, food items, medicines and other essential goods are continuously increasing.

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In such a situation, the monthly budget of households can be further affected due to the cost of daily essential items like milk. There is a possibility of it having a direct impact especially on families with children and elderly people.