India, Oct. 29 -- The Karnataka Cabinet on Thursday approved an Rs 8 per litre hike in milk prices, with the revised rates set to take effect from November 1, Minister Krishna Byre Gowda announced.

Of the total increase, Rs 7 per litre will go directly to milk-producing farmers, while the remaining Re 1 will be allocated to milk cooperatives, Gowda said after the Cabinet meeting.

The decision comes amid mounting pressure from milk producers, who had staged protests demanding better returns, and cooperatives seeking an increase in procurement prices.

Farmers had demanded a Rs 10 per litre hike

Gowda said representatives from all parties in the Legislative Council had called for measures to support farmers facing financial difficulties....