World Milk Day 2022: Why do we celebrate World Milk Day? Check here

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• Jun 1, 2022 | Dhupali Das

The dairy industry is important since it not only feeds a vast number of people but also supports their livelihoods.

Digital Desk: Milk is an important part of many people's diets all around the world. Whether we're drinking a glass of milk or eating a variety of dairy dishes, we rely on milk and its product almost every day. The significance of milk on a global scale is unbelievable. To honour this, 'World Milk Day' is observed.

This is a day to celebrate the importance of milk in our daily life. It is observed to appreciate the dairy industry's importance in the world. The dairy industry is important since it not only feeds a vast number of people but also supports their livelihoods.

'World Milk Day' was established by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization in 2001.

World Milk Day Date

Every year on June 1, World Milk Day is observed.

As per the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization, this date was chosen because several countries already had a national milk day on or around this day. The date of late May was considered at first, but other countries, including China, felt that the month already had too many events. While most countries celebrate on June 1, some prefer to do it a week before or after.

World Milk Day Theme

Every year, World Milk Day is commemorated with a new theme. This year's topic is "Dairy Net Zero," which will be achieved in 2022.

This indicates that the day's goal is to lower the dairy industry's greenhouse gas emissions over the next 30 years. The theme also emphasizes the importance of better waste management in the dairy business to make it more sustainable.

World Milk Day Significance

World Milk Day is observed to honour the contributions of the milk and dairy industries to the global human population.

According to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization, the day is an opportunity to raise awareness of milk and promote milk-related events and activities. The fact that multiple countries chose the same day emphasizes the importance of national celebrations and shows that milk is a universally consumed food.

Benefits of milk

Milk is a good source of essential vitamins and nutrients that the body needs to function properly. It contains a lot of calcium and vitamin D. It also contains a lot of potassium. Milk is a nutritious drink that contains magnesium and a lot of folates. Its consumption can aid in building bones and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.