New Delhi, Sept. 4 -- The government's recent move to reduce Goods and Services Tax (GST) rates on dairy products has been welcomed by the country's leading dairy cooperatives, which said the step would encourage wider adoption of milk products and support millions of farmers.

As part of the GST 2.0 rationalisation, the GST rate on major dairy products has been brought down from 12 per cent to 5 per cent.

Industry leaders said this landmark decision will help increase consumption of milk-based food items, boost affordability, and strengthen the income of farmers associated with the sector.

In an exclusive conversation with ANI, Jayen Mehta, Managing Director of Gujarat Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation, Amul, expressed gratitude t...