Nagpur, December 20: The Maharashtra government on Wednesday announced a subsidy of Rs 5 per litre for milk producers which will be implemented for the next two months. State animal husbandry and dairy development minister Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil made this announcement in the legislative assembly. Maharashtra: Will Seek Public Opinion on Caste Census, Says CM Eknath Shinde

The government has decided to give a subsidy of Rs 5 per litre to milk producers who supply it to cooperative dairies. This decision will remain effective for the first two months of the next year, he said. Maratha Quota Row: Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde Seeks to Buy Time Till February 2024, Manoj Jarange-Patil Sticks to December 24 Ultimatum

"Once (the amount calculated on) Rs 29 per litre milk price is deposited in the bank accounts of milk producers, the government will transfer the subsidy amount to the same accounts," the minister added. Currently, dairies procure milk at Rs 29 per litre.

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