CM announces milk price hike to support farmers, addresses bus fare hike demands

Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar stated that the milk price has been increased to prevent losses for farmers. He explained that the demand for a milk price hike had been present for one and a half years. He also mentioned that the increase in costs for items like plastic covers, diesel, and petrol has raised the milk transportation cost. Regarding bus fare hikes, he stated that free travel for women was provided under the Shakti scheme, and the decision on fare increases was left to the transport department.