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Will milk be available at railway stations across India? Decision soon

Also, the Centre is planning to introduce milk in the mid-day meal scheme to increase milk consumption

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BS Web Team New Delhi

Last Updated : Jul 18 2018 | 9:54 AM IST

The Railways Ministry is considering a proposal to make milk available at railway stations across the country, a move that will encourage milk consumption and boost the growth of the dairy industry.

Railway Minister Piyush Goyal announced the decision on Tuesday after attending a high-level meeting chaired by Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari, Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh, representatives of Amul India and food safety body FSSAI to discuss issues and concerns of the dairy sector, news agency PTI reported.

ALSO READ: Dairy farmers' stir: Govt plans to introduce milk in mid-day meal scheme

Railways will soon take a call

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