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Aavin Milk Crisis Hits Salem Families Hard
15 Sep
Summary
- Salem Aavin unit procurement dropped by over 1 lakh litres daily.
- Local consumption allotment decreased as supplies were diverted to Chennai.
- Farmers' protests over prices led producers to supply private companies.
Salem residents have been grappling with a significant Aavin milk shortage for the past week, compelling families to resort to costlier private milk brands. Daily milk procurement at the Salem Aavin unit has decreased from 6.5 lakh litres to 5.4 lakh litres.
This reduction in supply is largely due to approximately three lakh litres being diverted to Chennai, leaving only 2.3 lakh litres for local consumption. The crisis has been intensified by recent farmer protests demanding higher procurement prices. Consequently, many milk producers have shifted their supply to private companies that offer better rates, further diminishing Aavin's intake.
The shortage has resulted in considerable delivery delays, with milk vans arriving much later than scheduled. This inconvenience has particularly affected families with young children and elderly members. Local shopkeepers report growing customer frustration, pushing them to stock more expensive private milk options. Residents are appealing to the district administration and Aavin management to address the supply and distribution issues promptly.
