Question : SELLING PRICE OF DMS MILK

(a) whether the Delhi Milk Scheme is purchasing raw milk on the basis of fat and SNF at the rate of Rs. 28.50 paise and is selling it at the rate of Rs. 41.50 per litre;

(b) if so, whether it is earning profit at the rate of Rs. 13 per litre which is Rs.7 more in comparison the rate of profit during the last two years;

(c) if so, the monthly purchasing and selling price of DMS for the last two years;

(d) whether the Government is considering to reduce the selling price of the DMS milk for the benefits of the consumers; and

(e) if so, the details thereof ?

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

(a) Delhi Milk Scheme (DMS) is purchasing milk at the rate of Rs.29.50 per kg. on the basis of Fat and Solid Not Fat (SNF). However, current selling prices for DMS milk for Double Toned Milk, Toned Milk and Full Cream Milk are Rs.26.00, Rs.30.00 and Rs.39.00 per litre respectively, which includes retailer margin of Rs. 0.90 per litre.

(b) No, in view of (a) above.

(c) The monthly purchase price and sale price of DMS milk during the last two years is annexed.

(d) & (e) There is no proposal at present to reduce the sale prices of DMS milk.