Himachal Pradesh hikes MSP for milk
The Hindu
Presenting his second state Budget, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Saturday announced hiking the Minimum Support Price (MSP) of cow milk and buffalo milk.
Presenting his second state Budget, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Saturday announced hiking the Minimum Support Price (MSP) of cow milk and buffalo milk.
The chief minister holds the finance portfolio in the state.
The MSP on cow milk has been raised from ₹38 to ₹45 per litre and buffalo milk from ₹38 to ₹55 per litre, he said.
The CM announced Rajiv Gandhi Prakriyat Kheti Yojna, under which 36,000 farmers - 10 farmers from every panchayat - will be trained in natural farming techniques.
Mr. Sukhu further said universal cartons will be introduced for apple packaging and horticulture tourism will be encouraged.
He reiterated the state government's resolve to make Himachal Pradesh a green state by 2026.
He said the state government announced a special package of ₹4,500 crore for disaster-affected people after last year's monsoon, and added that the Centre had not given any special package.
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