Published Oct 07, 2026 | 9:46 AM ⚊ Updated Oct 07, 2026 | 9:46 AM
Chief Minister DK Shivakumar.
Synopsis: The Cabinet authorises Chief Minister DK Shivakumar to decide on the proposed revision of Nandini milk prices and defers a decision on the bus fare hike.
The Karnataka Cabinet on Tuesday, 6 October, authorised Chief Minister DK Shivakumar to decide on the proposed revision of Nandini milk prices. The Cabinet agenda proposed an increase of ₹8–10 per litre, while around ₹8 per litre is under consideration. The Cabinet has yet to decide on the quantum and implementation.
Minister Laxman Savadi said the Cabinet had left the decision to the chief minister, given the Model Code of Conduct currently in force.
“No decision has been taken yet. We will write to the Election Commission. If the Election Commission permits us, we will discuss it immediately. All the ministers have left the decision to the Chief Minister’s discretion,” Savadi said.
Asked about the quantum and the basis for the revision, Savadi said the matter had been left to the Chief Minister. “Ultimately, the price paid to farmers for milk has to be increased. We will increase it,” he said.
The government is likely to seek Election Commission clearance as the Model Code of Conduct for the MLC elections remains in force until 23 October. The revised price could come into effect from 1 November. Under the ₹8 proposal, ₹6 would go to milk producers and ₹2 to milk unions.
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(Edited by Majnu Babu).
