Sangrur, Oct. 7 -- A three-day state-wide strike by outsourced workers of Verka, starting Monday onwards, raised concerns over Punjab's daily dairy supply. The protest, led by the Verka Milk Plant Contract Mulazam Union Punjab, demands regularisation of thousands of contractual employees who claim to handle over 90% of operations across Verka's plants.

According to Milkfed data, of the approximately 6,000 sanctioned posts, only 700-800 are filled with regular staff, leaving the rest to be managed by outsourced workers.

Union president Pawandeep Singh warned that the strike could halt the supply of 12 lakh litres of milk daily, potentially causing a loss of Rs.10-15 crore over three days. "If our demands are not met, we will escalate the...