The subject of milk powder too has taken precedence due to a shortage being experienced in the market. Supermarket shelves are devoid of the usual milk powder brands, while wholesale shops allow just one milk powder packet per bill. At present, the price of one kilogramme of milk powder is a little less that Rs. In large, middle, to lower-income households, milk powder is considered a necessity while fresh milk is considered a luxury good. This has been the case for quite a long time, resulting in the majority of the consumers being dependent on imported milk powder as opposed to domestically sourced fresh milk.

Source: The Nation August 14, 2021 18:56 UTC