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Agriculture
Haryana farmers back buffalo milk price rise to ₹100/litre, ₹21,000 fine
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🗓 02 Sep 2026, 03:37 AM
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The Haryana government is considering raising the fixed price of buffalo milk to ₹100 per litre. Farmers have welcomed the move, while a penalty of ₹21,000 will be imposed on sellers who undercut the set rate.
The state government of Haryana has announced a proposal to increase the statutory price of buffalo milk to ₹100 per litre, up from the current fixed rate. The revision is part of a broader effort to align milk prices with rising input costs faced by dairy producers.
Dairy farmers across the state have expressed strong support for the hike, saying that higher remuneration will improve their earnings and sustain milk production. The farmers' unions have urged the authorities to implement the new rate without delay.
To ensure compliance, the government has stipulated a penalty of ₹21,000 for any dealer or vendor found selling buffalo milk below the prescribed price. Enforcement officials will monitor market transactions and take action against violations.
Officials indicated that the price adjustment, coupled with the strict penalty, aims to protect both producers and consumers by stabilising supply and preventing unfair trade practices in the dairy market.
Dairy farmers across the state have expressed strong support for the hike, saying that higher remuneration will improve their earnings and sustain milk production. The farmers' unions have urged the authorities to implement the new rate without delay.
To ensure compliance, the government has stipulated a penalty of ₹21,000 for any dealer or vendor found selling buffalo milk below the prescribed price. Enforcement officials will monitor market transactions and take action against violations.
Officials indicated that the price adjustment, coupled with the strict penalty, aims to protect both producers and consumers by stabilising supply and preventing unfair trade practices in the dairy market.