THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, 15 November 2026: The Thiruvananthapuram Regional Cooperative Milk Producers' Union has sought a ₹10 per litre increase in milk prices, citing rising costs and the need to protect Kerala's dairy sector.
The union's newly reinstated Director Board decided to approach the Kerala government and the Kerala Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (KCMMF), which markets milk under the Milma brand, seeking approval for the proposed price revision.
Milma had increased milk prices by ₹4 per litre in June 2026. However, dairy farmers have reportedly not received significant benefits from the hike, according to the regional union.
The Director Board also decided to provide dairy farmers with a subsidy of ₹100 per bag of Milma cattle feed from December 1, 2026, to help reduce feed costs.
The Board's first meeting followed its reinstatement after a Kerala High Court Division Bench order. The state government had dissolved the Board in July.
The meeting also discussed pending appointments to vacant positions in the regional union. The government had frozen the recruitment process despite applications being received and examinations completed. The Board will seek permission to resume the process.
Separately, the Director Board decided to complete an internal investigation into allegations related to the Sabarimala ghee controversy, which could not be concluded during the Board's dissolution.
To meet the immediate requirement for ghee at Sabarimala, the union authorised the supply of 10,000 litres at wholesale rates. It also decided to participate in the e-tender for further ghee supplies.
The proposed milk price increase will require approval from the state government and the federation before it can be implemented.
