State government started the sale of goat milk on ‘Janjati Gaurav Diwas’ from Barwani on Monday. Animal Husbandry and Dairy Minister, Prem Singh Patel inaugurated it.
The minister said it would give earning opportunities to the poor. The goat milk collected from the tribal dominated districts in Jabalpur and Indore division would be collected and sold in the first phase.
In Indore division, the goat milk would be purchased from tribals in Dhar, Jhabua and Barwani while in Jabalpur division the milk will be purchased from the tribal in Seoni and Balaghat districts.
Government is purchasing it in a price range of Rs 50 to Rs 70 per litre. Indore and Jabalpur dugdh sanghs (milk federations) are the agencies for it.
It would be available in the milk parlours with a maximum price of Rs 30 per 200 ml bottle.
Experts pointed out that goat milk has rich nutritional values. It is rich in carbohydrates, protein, vitamins, calcium, magnesium and zinc among others. It improves the immunity power of the body.
The milk is lighter when compared to buffalo milk and gets digested easily. Its regular consumption improves bone density. Goat milk contains mild category fatty acid due to which it gives more energy, but does not lead to fat deposition.
It regulates weight and is also helpful in coronary disease treatment. The goat milk increases the good cholesterol level and controls the blood pressure. Helps in heart related ailments. It is also a metabolic agent. It improves digestion and also helps in swelling. The goat milk is good for the skin. The vitamin A present in it helps in pimples.
The minister said it gives safety during dengue by regulating the blood platelets. It is also a good option for lactose intolerant people. It contains A-2 (Casein) protein which is not allergic and good for the intestine and also helps control irritation, the minister added.
Dietician Jyoti Sharma said goat milk has essential amino acids which is good for children and sick persons. Goat milk is also helpful in platelets required in fighting dengue or covid.
