Fact Check: Is Amul shutting its milk chilling centers from March 21 amid coronavirus outbreak? Here’s the truth

A fake notice is now being shared by many.

Updated on: Mar 20, 2020, 19:49:36 IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By Trisha Sengupta

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A false notice claiming that the milk chilling centers of dairy giant Amul are shutting down starting from March 21 amid the coronavirus outbreak. Several people are sharing an image of the fake notice on different social media platforms, especially Facebook. There is, however, no truth in the notice.

The image shows an Amul milk packet (representational image). (Screengrab)

Here’s one such post which was shared by a Facebook user.

Amul’s official social media handles don’t make any such claim. Also, managing director of Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF) RS Sodhi took to Twitter to debunk the news.

“It seems somebody spreading this news which is fake and none of our milk chilling centre or procurement activities are going to close down , Rather we are procuring more,” he posted. He also shared the same notice in his tweet to let people know about the particular rumour he is addressing.

Sodhi also mentioned about the increased procurement of product while talking to Financial Express. He added that the company is ready to deal with any rise in demand without any price hike in the near future.

So, the notice claiming Amul is shutting down its chilling plants is false.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Trisha Sengupta
Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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