World Milk Day is a day established by the Food and Agriculture Organization
(FAO) of the United Nations to
recognize theimportance
of milk as a global
food. It has been observed on June 1 each year since 2001.
The day is intended to provide an opportunity to
bring attention to activities that are connected with the dairy sector.
Objective of the day:
– To provide information about the need and importance of milk in a human
being’s life.
– Various activities are organised on this day
to raise awareness about milk and milk products.
– To celebrate the contribution of milk and
dairy products in several industries, the economy and people’s lives.
– To educate people about the nutrients that are
present in the milk like calcium, protein, vitamin B2,
potassium, iodine, etc.
– Several promotional activities about milk and
its importance are launched by the International Dairy Federation on its
website online.
Milk:
Milk contains valuable nutrients and offers a range of health benefits. It is a white liquid produced by the mammary glands of mammals.
Milk is not only consumed by growing children
but also by the people of all age groups. It is an important part of our daily
diet. It has great nourishing value and a rich source of calcium, protein, fat and vitamin
C. Mainly we get milk from
cows, buffaloes and from other animals like sheep, goat and camel.
Milk day in India:
The World Milk Day event does not follow a
specific theme in the world. Different countries, governments, and
non-governmental organisations decide their own theme.
The theme for World Milk Day 2019 in India is “Drink Milk: Today &
Everyday”.
Various campaigns are organised in India at
the Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI), Izatnagar, Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh and focuses on safe,
hygiene milk production and consumption.
