Established by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization
World Milk Day
A “World Milk Day” celebration, organised by the Department of Animal Husbandry & Fisheries in New Delhi on June 1, 2017
Type
International
Significance
to recognize the importance of milk as a global food
Date
June 1
Next time
1 June 2024 (2024-06-01)
Frequency
Annual
First time
1 June 2001; 22 years ago (2001-06-01)
Started by
Food and Agriculture Organization
World Milk Day is an international day established by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations to recognize the importance of milk as a global food.[1] It has been observed on June 1 each year since 2001.[2] The day is intended to provide an opportunity to bring attention to activities that are connected with the dairy sector.[2]
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