KMF employees’ strike threatens milk, curd supply in Karnataka tomorrow

There is uncertainty over the availability of Nandini milk and curd in Karnataka tomorrow as over 1,300 employees of the Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF) have announced a strike. The decision comes in protest against the management’s delay in revising salaries.

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KMF employees and officials, frustrated over the long-pending implementation of the seventh pay revision, have unanimously decided to halt services. They allege that despite repeated demands over the past three months, the KMF board has failed to act on their requests.

The state government had earlier directed the implementation of revised grade-pay benefits from October 1. However, KMF and affiliated unions have cited technical reasons for the delay, leaving employees dissatisfied. The federation claims financial constraints have made the revision difficult, but employees argue that their demands have been ignored.

As a result, the supply of essential dairy products such as milk and curd is expected to be disrupted across Karnataka. Consumers relying on Nandini milk may face inconvenience if the strike proceeds as planned.

With tensions escalating, all eyes are now on KMF management and the government to intervene and resolve the standoff before it impacts the public.