Helpline launched for dairy farmers

Dairy Improvement Minister T. Mano Thangaraj on Wednesday stated Aavin was aiming to serve customers whereas offering a gradual earnings to dairy farmers. It procures 36.50 lakh litres a day from 3.8 lakh farmers and sells 30.02 lakh litres of milk a day.

He stated beneath the ready management of Chief Minister Stalin, there had been a gradual progress in milk procurement within the final 4 years. “We’re taking steps to extend the quantum of sale of milk in cities. On the identical time, there might be no compromise in high quality. We’ll take strict motion in opposition to these indulging in malpractices,” he added.

He launched a toll-free helpline for dairy farmers within the State — 1800-425-2577. These in want of assist from veterinarians can name this quantity, which is being manned by IndusInd Financial institution Restricted (IBL) and Bharat Monetary Inclusion Restricted (BFIL) — an entirely owned subsidiary of IBL — beneath the Bharat Sanjeevani programme of BFIL.

Animal Husbandry Secretary N. Subbian and Aavin Managing Director A. Annathurai have been current on the event.