Question : MODERNISATION OF DMS



(a) the quantity and value of milk production at present against the installed capacity under the Delhi Milk Scheme (DMS);

(b) the cumulative losses incurred by DMS during the last three years;

(c) whether the Government proposes to launch a turnaround plan for modernisation and financial restructuring of DMS;

(d) if so, the details thereof; and

(e) the steps taken/proposed to be taken by the Government to modernise the DMS to reduce the losses incurred by them?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR AGRICULTURE & FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES (DR. CHARAN DAS MAHANT)

(a) The present quantity of milk production in DMS against installed capacity of 5.00 lakh litres per day is 2.75 lakh litres per day valued at Rs.81.20 lakhs

(b) The cumulative losses incurred by DMS during the last three years are as under:-

Year	Net Losses	Cumulative Losses	(in Rs./Crore)	(in Rs.Crore)
2009-10	38.08	782.32
2010-11	32.10	814.43
2011-12	24.24	838.66
(c) & (d) The Cabinet has given ‘in principle’ approval for corporatisation of DMS to provide it autonomy to make strategic decisions on commercial lines and to make it financially viable.

(e) Old & obsolete plant and machinery in DMS are replaced with latest and efficient equipments in a phased manner to improve efficiency and reduce losses.