Opinion and commentary

Why are milk prices so high, and what can be done about it?

By Harish Damodaran

The Indian Express

January 30, 2023

Milk prices rose by around Rs 8 in 2022 — the last time this happened was almost nine years ago. This is in part a consequence of the way dairy farmers underfed calves during the Covid-induced squeeze in business. To prepare for summer, Govt could allow zero-duty imports of milk fats and skim milk powder.

Publisher Page>