Bhubaneswar: The prices of dairy products will increase from May 1 after the price of milk has been hiked by various dairy firms. The Cuttack district dairy product traders Association informed that the decision to hike the price of dairy products has been taken after OMFED increased the price of milk.
The traders association said another major reason for the rising prices of cattle feed in the market.
From May 1, the price of cheese, paneer, and khoya is going to increase by Rs 20 to 30 per kg. Currently, the price of cheese is being sold at Rs 175, while it will increase by Rs 20. Similarly, paneer is available at Rs 225 per kg. It will be sold at Rs 255 with a hike of Rs 30 per kg.
The price of raw khoya will go up from Rs 260 to Rs 320. As milk products are exported from Cuttack to various districts of the state, prices are likely to increase in all districts.