(a) the quantum of milk being supplied by the Delhi Milk Scheme (DMS) in Delhi at present;
(b) whether the quantity supplied by the DMS is sufficient to meet the requirement of Delhi;
(c) if not. the measures being taken by the Government to increase the production of milk and also modernise the plant; and
(d) the funds proposed to be allocated for the purpose?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI KANTILALBHURIA)
(a): At present DMS is supplying about 3.50 lakh litres of milk per day.
(b): The quantity of milk supplied by DMS, Mother Dairy and some other private dairies is meeting the requirement of Delhi.
(c): For increasing the milk production and modernisation of plant, measures like installation of automatic `Cleaning in Place (CEP)` system of milk storage tanks, replacement of electrical panels, installation of milk pasteuriser, replacement of old ice bank tank coils of refrigeration section and replacement of packing machines, have been undertaken.
(d): Funds to the tune of Rs.3.00 crores are proposed to be provided for the purpose.