:: Monthly Milk Card Tariff (Aavin)::
Gone are the days when we woke up by the voice of the milkman "Amma Paal" in Chennai. Also the system of token milk whereby we stand in a long "Q" to purchase the milk. I am not sure whether these systems prevails in Chennai, But I didn't see them these days. Thanks to the technological advancements & modernisation which has changed almost everything.
I am proud to tell that we (Tamil Nadu) are the 2nd largest dairy player in India after Gujarat. The major players in our state includes Aavin, Hatsun (Arokya), Heritage, Dodla Dairy, Milky Mist, Thirumala etc., Of which I am going to post few informations about Aavin.
Aavin Paal (ஆவின் பால்) - Name Reason :
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| Source: Aavinmilk.com |
" ஆ(Aa)" in Tamil means COW.
"பால் (Paal)" in Tamil means MILK.
AAVIN PAAL - Literally means, Cow's Milk.
Brief History about Aavin :
The Dairy Development Department was established in Tamil Nadu in the year 1958 to oversee and regulate milk production and commercial distribution in the state. The Dairy Development Department took over control of the milk cooperatives. It was replaced by the Tamil Nadu Cooperative Milk Producers Federation Limited in the year 1981 which sold milk and milk products under the trademark "Aavin".
Average Milk Procurement in District Cooperative Milk Producers Union :
| Year | Avg Milk Procurement Per Day |
|---|---|
| 2001-2002 | 17.49 Lakh Litres |
| 2002-2003 | 15.79 Lakh Litres |
| 2003-2004 | 17.26 Lakh Litres |
| 2004-2005 | 20.56 Lakh Litres |
| 2005-2006 | 21.59 Lakh Litres |
| 2006-2007 | 22.1 Lakh Litres |
| 2007-2008 | 21.64 Lakh Litres |
| 2008-2009 | 22.00 Lakh Litres |
| 2009-2010 | 22.30 Lakh Litres |
| 2010-2011 | 20.66 Lakh Litres |
| 2011-2012 | 21.4 Lakh Litres |
| 2012-2013 | 26.83 Lakh Litres |
Milk Products from Aavin :
Aavin produces 4 varieties of Milk which are as follows :
- Toned milk (3% Fat) (Blue)
- Doubled toned milk (1.5% Fat) (Magenta)
- Standardized Milk (4.5% Fat) (Green)
- Full Cream Milk (6% Fat) (Red)
Tariff of 500ml Aavin Milk packets :
If Purchased in loose (Non Card Holders) :
| Type of Milk | Pack Color | MRP (Rs) | Total Expenditure for 30 Days Month | Total Expenditure for 31 Days Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toned milk (3% Fat) | Blue | 13.50 | 405.00 | 418.50 |
| Doubled toned milk (1.5% Fat) | Magenta | 12.00 | 360.00 | 372.00 |
| Standardized Milk (4.5% Fat) | Green | 15.50 | 465.00 | 480.50 |
| Full Cream Milk (6% Fat) | Red / Orange | 17.50 | 525.00 | 542.50 |
Tariff for monthly Card Holders :
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| Milk Card. Source: chennaimadras.blogspot.com |
| Type of Milk | Pack Color | MRP (Rs) | Total Expenditure for 30 Days Month | Total Expenditure for 31 Days Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toned milk (3% Fat) | Blue | 12.00 | 360.00 | 372.00 |
| Doubled toned milk (1.5% Fat) | Magenta | 11.50 | 345.00 | 356.50 |
| Standardized Milk (4.5% Fat) | Green | 14.50 | 435.00 | 449.50 |
| Full Cream Milk (6% Fat) | Red / Orange | 16.50 | 495.00 | 511.50 |
Savings because of Monthly Card :
| Type of Milk | Pack Color | Savings for 30 days Month | Savings for 31 days Month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toned milk (3% Fat) | Blue | 45.00 | 46.50 |
| Doubled toned milk (1.5% Fat) | Magenta | 15.00 | 15.50 |
| Standardized Milk (4.5% Fat) | Green | 30.00 | 31.00 |
| Full Cream Milk (6% Fat) | Red / Orange | 30.00 | 31.00 |
How to apply for Aavin Monthly Card :
Milk Cards are sold through 16 zonal offices all over the city for the milk supply period-16th of current month to 15th of succeeding month. Milk cards for the period less than 30 days are also issued.
zonal offices are working with out any holiday from 1st to 16th of every month except National and festival holidays.
Milk cards are also sold through designated milk depots during 1st to 13th of every month.
Zonal offices in Chennai :
| Sl. No. | Zone | Office Address | Phone No. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ADYAR ZONE | No39-A, First Main Road, | 23464589 |
| Gandhi Nagar, Adyar, Ch-20. | 23464590 | ||
| 2 | ANNA SALAI ZONE | No.151, Agarchand Mansion, | 28460649 |
| Anna Salai, Chennai-2. | |||
| 3 | AYYANAVARAM ZONE | No.359, Konnur High Road, | 26740345 |
| Ayyanavaram, Chennai-23. | |||
| 4 | ASHOK NAGAR | 1st Floor, TNHB Shopping | 23464550 |
| Complex, Ashok Nagar,CH-83 | |||
| 5 | MANDAVELI & MYLAPORE ZONES | No.77, C.P.Ramaswamy Rd., | 23464557 |
| Commercial Complex Corporation | |||
| Building, Alwarpet, Chennai-18. | |||
| 6 | NORTH MADRAS ZONE | No.117, Prakasam Salai, | 23464544 |
| Broadway , Chennai-108. | |||
| 7 | PERAMBUR ZONE | No.88,89, Perambur High Rd., | 23464549 |
| Venkatraman Street, Chennai-11. | |||
| 8 | T.NAGAR ZONE | No.1, Saravana Mudali St., | 23464554 |
| T.Nagar, Chennai-17 | |||
| 9 | TRIPLICANE ZONE | Shop No.21, Lloyds Colony, | 23464588 |
| Triplicane, Chennai-14 | |||
| 10 | VEPERY ZONE | No.131, Kalathiappa Street, | 23464545 |
| Choolai, Chennai-112 | 23464546 | ||
| 11 | ANNA NAGAR ZONE | Plot No.X-39-A, II Avenue | 23464551 |
| Anna Nagar Tower Parlour,Ch-40 | 23464552 | ||
| 12 | WASHERMANPET ZONE | No.243, Tiruvottiyur High Road, | 23464548 |
| Tondiarpet, Chennai 600 081. | 23464547 | ||
| 13 | TAMBARAM ZONE | 49/9, Venkatesa Choudry St., | 22260261 |
| Tambaram (West), Chennai-45. | |||
| 14 | VELACHERY ZONE | 27, Dhandeeswaram Main Road, | 22435052 |
| Velachery, Chennai 600 042. | |||
| 15 | PALAVAKKAM ZONE | 77/1C, N.No.3/400 East Coast | 24483133 |
| Road, Palavakkam, Chennai-41. | |||
| 16 | PALLAVARAM ZONE/S.P. | 6,Chavadi Street, | 22643112 |
| Pallavaram, Chennai-43 |
Applying Online - Paal Card Becomes Smart Card :
The existing Milk card subscribers & the new subscribers can apply for the smart card online. All the we need to do is to submit the necessary informations in the Aavin Site.
- Click here to go to the online milk card portal of Aavin.
- Select Purchase New Milk Card
- Fill in the necessary details in the form which opens after clicking Purchase New Milk Card.
- The New subscribers needs to wait for some time for approval. The consumer will be informed the approval details by e-mail.
- After getting approval for new cards, the consumer may purchase new Milk cards by making payment through internet using Master/Visa card.
- The consumer has to produce the following any one address proof and print out of the receipt for payment.
a. Ration Card
b. Driving Licence
c. Bank Pass Book
d. PAN card
e. Voter ID - Once you submit the necessary informations on the online portal, the smart card registration details will be sent to the our mail ID and the card will be despatched to the regional/local Aavin depot.
Renewal of Aavin Monthly Milk Card :
Off-Line:
The Milk cards should be renewed with the respective aavin zonal office between 1st & 14th of every month.
Online Renewal :
- Apply for smart card as discussed above under "Applying Online - Paal Card Becomes Smart Card".
- After receiving the smart card from the regional / local Aavin depot, again go to to the online milk card portal of Aavin.
- Now select "Monthly Milkcard Renewal"
- Then click "Having Smart Card"
- Login using the Customer ID / smart card no and fill up the necessary details and make payment online using Master / Visa Card.
- The consumer has to collect the new milk cards at the respective Depot/ Milk Delivery points on 15th of the month by surrendering the old milk cards and print out of the receipt for payment. The old milk card should not be renewed in the Zonal Office after renewed through online for that month.
- Service Charges for online facility :
Up to 1 ltr Rs. 10.00 | Up to 2 ltrs Rs. 20.00 | Up to 3 ltrs Rs. 30.00
For more details and clarifications, you can contact Aavin @ 044 - 2346 4575 / 76. Toll Free No: 1800 425 3300 . Email: aavincomplaints@gmail.com
Source: http://www.aavinmilk.com/, http://www.agritech.tnau.ac.in/
Conclusion :
I hope this post was useful to everyone . If we can save some 45 bucks a month because of this simple monthly card, there is nothing wrong in going ahead with it. Most of us were unaware about these milk card and many of us don't know the procedure as to how to apply for this monthly milk card. Now everything has made online and made it easier for us to apply. Thanks for your time in reading this post, share it and let others aware !
With Cheers,
With Cheers,
Deepak Raghuraman.
