100% milk distributed even during heavy rain: Aavin
About 15 lakh litres of milk, 25,000 packets of powdered milk and 10,000 kg of milk powder have been distributed to the public and there was no disruption in the supply of milk, said a communique issued by Aavin.
Aavin Milk Sachets (File)
CHENNAI: Aavin on Sunday stated that all kinds of precautionary measures were taken by the company to ensure the uninterrupted distribution of milk distribution during the rains in Chennai and surrounding areas.
“Around 15 lakh litres of milk, 25,000 packets of powdered milk and 10,000 kg of milk powder have been distributed to the public and there was no disruption in the supply,” said a communique issued by Aavin.
Aavin, in collaboration with the GCC, distributed milk, milk powder and UHT milk or ultra-high temperature milk (which stays up to 90 days without refrigeration) to the shelter camps in need. There’s sufficient stock of milk and milk products in all the parlours across the city. Milk is also distributed 24 hours through 8 parlours.
“Aavin has ensured that each person would be provided with a maximum of four packets of milk with two litres in Aavin parlours to prevent hoarding. For those who want bulk quantity, the facility is also available to purchase from the factory outlets directly,” said a senior official attached to Aavin. “Consumers in flood-prone areas were educated by Aavin for a month about using UHT milk. Skimmed milk powder will be used during the rains is another step taken from the part of Aavin.”
More staff and vehicles, in addition to the regular requirements, were also assigned during the rains, the official added.
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