The Odisha Milk Farmers’ Association (OMFA) celebrated the World Milk Day on Friday here by organising a demonstration and distributing milk to the poor.
Farmers and youths of the organisation led by its State chairman Rabi Behera demanded that a glass of milk be given to every malnourished child and pregnant women to keep them healthy. They also demanded to fix the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for a litre of milk at Rs 30.
The association demanded for inclusion of milk, paneer and milk powder in midday meal in schools and ICDS programme which will create employment and strengthen rural economy.
They expressed its solidarity with striking farmers of MP, Maharashtra, Rajasthan and Punjab.
Among others, OMFA secretary Narayan Dalua, vice-president Dushasana Mohapatra and farmers leaders Bijaya Behera, Sudarshan Pradhan and Manas Mohanty were present.