Ernakulam District Panchayat to study social impact of Milma@School programme
The decision comes in the wake of concerns raised by civic representatives at the Ernakulam District Panchayat council meeting last week.
The social impact of Milma@School programme, which involves opening Milma kiosks in schools, will be studied by the Ernakulam District Panchayat. This decision follows concerns raised by civic representatives at the council meeting last week regarding the financial burden and electricity charges associated with the project. Currently, kiosks are operational in three out of the 58 schools under the local body.
The dairy cooperative, Milma, aims to provide healthier alternatives to schoolchildren and prevent them from leaving the campus in search of refreshments. However, the financial implications for parents and the operating costs are of concern. The project, which has been rolled out in around 15 schools in Ernakulam, offers products priced between ₹10 and ₹100, with sales benefiting the schools through the Parent-Teacher Association or school clubs.
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