(a) whether the Government of Karnataka has requested the Union Government not to give permission to multi-national companies and private people to set up dairies in Karnataka; and
(b) if so, the action taken by the Government in this regard?
(a) whether the Government of Karnataka has requested the Union Government not to give permission to multi-national companies and private people to set up dairies in Karnataka; and
(b) if so, the action taken by the Government in this regard?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (DR DEBENDRA PRADHAN)
(a) & (b): Government of Karnataka had requested the Union
Government in 1997, not to allow any private sector participation in the dairy field without specific recommendations of the State Government. It is stated that all cases regarding grant of registration under the Milk and Milk Product Order, 1992 are referred to the concerned State Government for consultation. The views of State Government are considered in all cases.