Telangana Government Plans Vijaya Milk Supply for 27 Lakh Students; Deputy CM Bhatti Vikramarka Assures Support to Dairy Farmers
Deputy CM Bhatti Vikramarka reviewed plans to supply Vijaya Dairy milk to 27 lakh students in Telangana. The government also emphasized timely payments to dairy farmers and strengthening the dairy sector.
HYDERABAD: Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka said the Praja Government is taking all necessary steps to support dairy farmers who depend on the dairy industry for their livelihood and to strengthen Vijaya Dairy financially.
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He recalled Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy’s statement that the government is committed to protecting the dairy sector in the state and providing financial security to people whose lives depend on milk production and dairy-related activities.
As part of these efforts, the government has decided to supply Vijaya Dairy milk to government schools and Anganwadi centres across the state. The initiative is expected to benefit 27 lakh students studying in various educational institutions.
High-Level Review Meeting Held at Secretariat
A high-level review meeting on the feasibility of the proposal was held at the Secretariat under the leadership of Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka.
The meeting was attended by:
- Bhatti Vikramarka, Deputy Chief Minister
- Vakiti Srihari, Minister for Animal Husbandry
During the meeting, detailed discussions were held on:
- Milk consumption in the state
- Milk procurement
- Bills payable to dairy farmers
Vijaya Milk Supply for 27 Lakh Students Discussed
Speaking during the meeting, Bhatti Vikramarka discussed the current milk consumption in the state and the government’s proposal to provide milk to 27 lakh students studying in different schools.
In this context, he directed officials to prepare accurate data regarding the total milk production in Telangana.
The Deputy Chief Minister instructed officials across the state to conduct field-level verification and identify the actual number of milk-yielding animals.
He also directed the concerned officials to calculate the actual milk production from these animals and submit a comprehensive report during the next review meeting.
No Pending Payments for Dairy Farmers
Bhatti Vikramarka emphasized that there should be a clear policy regarding the price paid for milk procured from farmers.
He instructed officials to ensure that dairy farmers receive payments regularly without any pending dues.
The Deputy Chief Minister also directed that bills related to milk supplied to schools should be transferred directly by the welfare departments to the concerned departments. He said this mechanism would ensure that farmers do not face payment delays or pending bills.
Dairy Industry Is a Lifeline for Rural Families
The deputy Chief minister said that many people in rural areas depend heavily on the dairy sector for their livelihood.
He noted that timely payments to dairy farmers would strengthen their families financially and increase their confidence in supplying milk to dairy cooperatives.
Bhatti Vikramarka stressed that Telangana should adopt modern methods to make the dairy industry profitable and significantly increase milk production.
He further stated that the government should take all necessary measures to provide additional livelihood opportunities to farmers through dairy farming, apart from agriculture.
Key Highlights
- Vijaya Dairy milk proposed for 27 lakh students
- Supply planned for government schools and Anganwadi centres
- High-level review meeting held at the Secretariat
- Meeting led by Deputy CM Bhatti Vikramarka
- Animal Husbandry Minister Vakiti Srihari attended
- Government aims to strengthen Vijaya Dairy
- Officials directed to identify the actual number of milk-yielding animals
- Comprehensive report on milk production sought
- Emphasis on clearing farmer payments without pending dues
- Focus on making Telangana’s dairy industry profitable
Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka has reiterated the Telangana government’s commitment to supporting dairy farmers and strengthening Vijaya Dairy. During a high-level review meeting at the Secretariat, he discussed plans to supply Vijaya milk to 27 lakh students in government schools and Anganwadi centres, directed officials to gather accurate milk production data, and stressed that dairy farmers should receive payments without any pending dues. The government aims to make Telangana’s dairy industry profitable while providing greater financial security to rural families dependent on dairy farming.
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