5 reasons why India celebrates Milk Day 2025 on November 26

5 reasons why India celebrates National Milk Day Nascimento Pinto Mid-Day Lifestyle By Nascimento Pinto Published Nov 24, 2025 [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

National Milk Day India observes National Milk Day on November 26 to commemorate the birth anniversary of Dr Verghese Kurien, known as the `Father of the Milk Revolution` Pixabay [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Who is Dr Verghese Kurien? Dr Verghese Kurien was an Indian dairy engineer, credited with `Operation Flood` and boosting milk production in India, and also known as the `Milkman of India` Pixabay [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Origins The first National Milk Day was observed on November 26 in 2014 after it was established by the Indian Dairy Association and other associations Pixabay [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

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