New Delhi (NVI): World Milk Day is observed on June 1 every year, to raise awareness about milk and its importance as a global food.
The day was established by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations and is being observed on June 1 since 2001.
Milk has been consumed for thousands of years. It is an integral part of the daily lives and has an entire industry that revolves around it.
In the past few years, India has become one of the largest producers of milk around the globe with over 150 million tonnes of production and per capita availability of over 300 grams per day.
This year, as the initiative has completed 20 long years, the theme is simply called ’20th Anniversary of World Milk Day’.
Due to COVID-19, no major events have been organised. However, this year activities will be done online to observe the day due to the ongoing pandemic.
The Global Dairy Platform has asked the participants to talk about the benefits of dairy and highlight the problems in accessing milk and dairy products in several parts of the world.
In India too, dairy products are a major part of the people. This Day is celebrated with a lot of enthusiasm and gives the people an opportunity to discuss various aspects of milk and dairy products in the country.
On the occasion, India’s Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu took to Twitter to wish people and said, “Greetings on World Milk Day. The day recognizes the importance of milk as a global food, and celebrates the dairy sector. India being the largest milk producer in the world, dairying holds a special place in our rural economy. #WorldMilkDay.”
Greetings on World Milk Day.
The day recognizes the importance of milk as a global food, and celebrates the dairy sector.
India being the largest milk producer in the world, dairying holds a special place in our rural economy. #WorldMilkDay pic.twitter.com/yGI7IqudQv
— Vice President of India (@VPSecretariat) June 1, 2020
The day encourages the benefits of dairy products related to health and nutrition, effectiveness and attainability, and the passion of the sectors and commitment to feeding our communities.
