‘Milk prices stable in India despite West Asia crisis’:Govt actively monitoring situation on the ground

The Central Government said on Tuesday, 21 April, 2026, that the milk prices are stable in India amid the West Asia crisis. Milk procurement, processing, and supply across India have remained unaffected despite the ongoing West Asia crisis said Puja Rustagi, Director, Ministry of Animal Husbandry and Dairying. Milk procurement processing and supply across the country have remained uninterrupted amid the ongoing West Asia crisis. Price of milk and milk products is stable. No supply disruptions have occurred in the market and payments to dairy farmers have continued throughout the crisis period. -Rustagi Govt actively monitoring situation She said the government has been actively monitoring the situation and taking steps to ensure fuel supply to dairy operations. The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying has been closely monitoring the situation and has taken a series of proactive measures to ensure smooth operations in the daily value chain. -Rustagi Dairy producers should use PNG wherever possible All dairy plants are advised to transition from LPG to piped natural gas (PNG), wherever operationally feasible to reduce dependence on LPG. -Rustagi