World Milk Day
| 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 2026 |
| Frequency | Annual |
| First time | 1 June 2001 |
| 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. It has been observed on June 1 each year since 2001. The day is intended to provide an opportunity to bring attention to activities that are connected with the dairy sector.