Minister attributes rise in milk procurement to revision in price
Tamil Nadu's Dairy Development Minister C. Vijayalakshmi announced that a recent revision in procurement prices has led to an increase in milk collection for Aavin. The minister also inaugurated new ice cream products at the Kottapattu dairy plant to expand the cooperative's market presence.
Why it matters
Price adjustments in state-run dairy cooperatives directly impact the livelihoods of local farmers and the availability of dairy products for consumers.
Minister attributes rise in milk procurement to revision in price left Dairy Development Minister C. Vijayalakshmi launching Aavin's new candy ice cream products at the Kottapattu dairy in Tiruchi on Thursday. R. VENGADESH R. VENGADESH https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/48isf2/article71588360.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/dairy%20miniater%205.jpg Vengadesh R Tiruchi, Tamil Nadu, Oct. 15, 2026: Tamil Nadu Milk and Dairy Development Minister Vijayalakshmi Chinnasamy, launches Aavin's new Candy Ice Cream products at the Kottapattu Aavin dairy plant in Tiruchi on Thursday. Plant workers and officials display the newly introduced products during the launch event. Photo: R VENGADESH / THE HINDU left The Tiruchi Aavin ice cream plant, set up recently, has a capacity to produce 6,000 litres of ice cream daily. R. VENGADESH R. VENGADESH https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/tk8ayi/article71588372.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/TH%20TRI-22.jpg Vengadesh R Tiruchi, Tamil Nadu, Oct. 15, 2026: Freshly molded Aavin Candy Ice Cream bars move along the production line at the Kottapattu dairy plant in Tiruchi.
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