Milk unions met Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar demanding a ₹10/litre hike in Nandini milk, citing rising dairy costs. Karnataka pays farmers ₹35/litre, lower than southern peers like Kerala (₹41.80) and Tamil Nadu (₹42.24). Unions propose ₹7 to farmers, ₹3 for operations. Cabinet to decide after reviewing comparative state data.