Question : SUPPLY OF MILK BY DMS



(a) the quantum of milk being supplied at present by the Delhi Milk Scheme (DMS) in Delhi;

(b) whether the quantity supplied by the D.M.S is sufficient to meet the requirement of Delhi;

(c) if not, the measures taken by the Government to enhance the production of milk and also modernise the technique of the D.M.S.; and

(d) the funds proposed to be allocated for the purpose?

Answer given by the minister

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI HUKUMDEO NARAYAN YADAV)

(a) DMS at present is selling about 2 lakhs litres of milk per day.

(b) The quantity of milk supplied by DMS is about 7% of the milk requirement of Delhi.

(c)&(d) The installed capacity of DMS is 5 lakh litres of milk per day. However, due to market competition, DMS is selling only 2 lakh litres of milk per day.