THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The price of milk in the state will be hiked by Rs 5 per litre, minister J Chinchu Rani said on Wednesday. Speaking to the media, the minister said that the price will be hiked after conducting a study by seeking the opinion of those, including farmers. A three-member committee has been appointed to study the matter. The committee comprises representatives from the government and MILMA. The price hike is likely to come into effect by January next year.