No steps taken to increase price of local milk powder: State Minister

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No steps have been taken yet on increasing the price of local milk powder, said State Minister of Livestock D.B. Herath.

Speaking to media, the Minister noted that the relevant parties have been instructed to take the necessary steps on increasing the production of local milk powder.

The Milk Powder Importers’ Association recently declared that the price of a 400 g milk powder will increase by Rs. 250.

Pelwatta Company has also increased the price of milk powder effective from yesterday (20) contradictory to the Minister’s comments.

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