World Milk Day

Context

Every year June 1 is celebrated as World Milk Day.

About

About World Milk Day:

In 2001, World Milk Day was established by the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations to recognize the importance of milk as a global food and to celebrate the dairy sector.
Each year since, the benefits of milk and dairy products have been actively promoted around the world, including how dairy supports the livelihoods of one billion people.

Theme of 2022:

World Milk Day is celebrated with different themes each year. In 2022, this day will follow the theme of achieving “Dairy Net Zero”.
This means that the day aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by the dairy industry over the next 30 years.
The theme also marks the need to improve waste management in the dairy sector in order to make the industry more sustainable.

Significance:

World Milk Day is marked to celebrate the contributions of the milk and dairy sector to the human population around the globe.
According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, the day provides a chance to draw attention to milk and to publicise milk-related events and activities.
The fact that several countries chose the same day adds to the significance of specific national celebrations and demonstrates that milk is a globally used food.

Benefits of milk

Milk is a rich source of several minerals and nutrients that are necessary for the body's proper functioning.
It is rich in calcium and vitamin D.
It also has high potassium content.
With magnesium and a lot of folates, milk is a nutritious drink.
Its consumption can help strengthen bones and lower the risks of heart diseases.