Karnataka faces a significant price hike in milk and curd, with increases of 8 and 14 rupees respectively, ahead of Diwali. Union Minister Prahlad Joshi blames the Congress government for financial mismanagement, while the government defends the hike as necessary for farmers amid drought conditions. The revised rates are likely to add to household expenses just ahead of the festive season, when demand for milk and dairy products typically rises. The state government says the milk price revision is intended to support dairy farmers facing higher costs of cattle feed, fodder, medicines, transportation and other inputs. Of the ₹8 milk price increase, ₹7 is meant to go to dairy farmers and ₹1 to milk unions.Watch our LIVE coverage for the latest details on Karnataka's dairy price revision and its impact on consumers. n18oc_india n18oc_breaking-news
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