June 1 is observed as the World Milk Day by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations to celebrate the dairy sector and highlight the importance of milk products as a global food. Every year since June 1, 2000, this day is celebrated with various events and programs aimed to highlight the importance of milk.
However, for World Milk Day 2021, no major global events have been lined up and the website of World Milk Day urges event organisers around the world to shift to social media campaigns and programs due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Significance
The main important objective behind world Milk Day is to make people aware of the importance of milk and dairy products in our lives. Apart from being a great source of nutrition, milk and dairy products are also a means of livelihood for nearly a billion people across the globe. The market of dairy products is a very important component of the global economy. The day also holds special importance for India as it is one of the largest producers of milk across the world.