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'To Help Farmers': DK Shivakumar Justifies Rs 8 Milk Price Hike In Karnataka
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Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has defended a Rs 8 hike in milk prices, citing the need to support local farmers. He noted that prices in the state were previously lower than in neighboring regions, causing supply diversion.
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Adjustments to essential commodity prices impact the cost of living for consumers and the economic viability of the agricultural sector.
The chief minister said milk prices in Karnataka were lower than those in several neighbouring…
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