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C. Vijayalakshmi runs Aavin and the dairy cooperatives — procurement prices for farmers, breeding and cold-chain investment, and a White Paper on Aavin’s finances.

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3 OctoberLast updated

Minister for Milk & Dairy Development

Milk & Dairy DevelopmentAavin

MLA, Kumarapalayam · Sworn in 21 May 2026 (Phase 2)

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The big numbers

At a Glance

₹38 → ₹41Milk procurement price per litre
₹17 CrCheese & chocolate unit, Ooty
₹25.45 CrCoolers & chilling centres
15,000Milk producers to be trained

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Activity Timeline

September 2026

18 SepDairy & Aavin

Review to end milk shortages

Chaired a review at Aavin Illam after shortage reports: raise procurement, pay producers on time by ECS, proper quality testing with receipts, and stronger veterinary and feed support.

Source: DT Next

3 SepAssembly₹17 Cr

Dairy budget: Aavin White Paper and new investment

Announced a White Paper on Aavin, ₹10 crore each for calf-rearing and for fertility management in 50,000 milch animals, ₹5.18 crore for 112 superior bulls, ₹8.81 crore for 100 cooling centres, ₹25.45 crore for coolers and chilling centres, a ₹17 crore cheese and chocolate unit at Ooty, 10 modern Aavin parlours, outlets at Chennai Metro stations, ₹5 crore for automation and the Aavin Vetri Award.

Source: DT Next · superprep

August 2026

AugDairy & Aavin₹41/L

Procurement price raised; ₹44 considered

Aavin’s milk procurement price was raised from ₹38 to ₹41 a litre; told the Assembly a further rise to ₹44 would be considered.

Source: The Times of India

July 2026

31 JulDairy & Aavin

Milk dealers’ demands to go to the CM

Met the Milk Dealers’ Welfare Association, which sought an Aavin revival package, higher producer prices and subsidised feed; promised to take the demands to the Chief Minister.

Source: DT Next

June 2026

25 JunPublic Service

Illegal dyeing units sealed

In a surprise inspection in Kumarapalayam, two dyeing units operating without permission were sealed.

Source: The Times of India

May 2026

21 MayAppointment

Sworn in; portfolio allocated

Sworn in during the second phase of the Cabinet on 21 May 2026 and allocated Milk and Dairy Development.

Source: Govt press release No. 40

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