Aavin Is The Cheapest Cooperative Milk Brand In Country, Says Raja Kannappan

MILK and Dairy Development Minister R S Raja Kannappan on Wednesday informed the Assembly that Aavin milk is the most affordable among all state-owned cooperative brands, including Amul, Nandini and Milma, as well as private brands, with the price difference ranging from ₹6 to ₹16 per litre.

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MILK and Dairy Development Minister R S Raja Kannappan on Wednesday informed the Assembly that Aavin milk is the most affordable among all state-owned cooperative brands, including Amul, Nandini and Milma, as well as private brands, with the price difference ranging from ₹6 to ₹16 per litre. He added that Aavin can ensure an adequate milk supply for all only if daily procurement increases from the current 36 lakh litres to 56 lakh litres.

During discussions on the demands of grants for his department, Kannappan highlighted Aavin's competitive pricing. He said Aavin sells toned milk at ₹40 a litre, compared to ₹48 by Nandini, ₹46 by Milma and ₹54 by Amul. Similarly, Aavin's standardised milk variant is priced at ₹44 per litre, whereas Nandini charges ₹56, Milma ₹54 and Amul ₹60. For full cream milk, Aavin sells it at ₹60 per litre and ₹48 per litre for cardholders, while Nandini, Milma and Amul price their full cream milk at ₹62, ₹68 and ₹66 per litre respectively.