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Why is there an Aavin milk shortage in Chennai? Minister Vijayalakshmi explains
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News18•07-10-2026, 13:15
Why is there an Aavin milk shortage in Chennai? Minister Vijayalakshmi explains
- •Dairy Development Minister Vijayalakshmi stated that demand for Aavin milk has surged as more people switch from private brands due to price hikes.
- •Milk production has increased by 2 lakh litres following the rise in the milk procurement price, helping manage the additional demand.
- •Aavin milk distribution in Chennai has been successfully increased from 13 lakh litres to 15 lakh litres per day.
- •Chief Minister Vijay inaugurated the newly constructed Rs. 2.23 crore Aavin State Central Laboratory in Madhavaram.
- •A new modern dairy farm with a 7-lakh-litre daily capacity is currently under construction in Madhavaram at an estimated cost of Rs. 152.26 crore.
Key Questions Answered
Dairy Development Minister Vijayalakshmi explained that Aavin milk demand rose because more consumers switched from expensive private milk to Aavin following private price hikes, and this increased demand is being managed with additionally procured milk.
About 4.50 lakh litres of milk are handled daily at the Madhavaram dairy farm.
A new modern dairy farm with a daily handling capacity of 7 lakh litres is being built in Madhavaram at an estimated cost of Rs. 152 crore 26 lakh.
