World Milk Day 2026: 5 important facts you should know

World Milk Day

Every year, World Milk Day is observed on June 1 to highlight the importance of milk as a vital food source

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History

World Milk Day is an initiative by the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations to highlight the importance of milk

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Importance of milk in diet

Milk is an important source of calcium and vitamin D; it is also an important source of protein, especially when you follow a vegetarian diet

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Role of milk in India

India today is the largest producer of milk; hence, this day honours people like Verghese Kurien, who started the White Revolution in the country

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Celebrates female farmers

In India, it also celebrates female farmers, as the industry employs 80 million female farmers who are the backbone of the industry