The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations (UN) established World Milk Day in 2001.
This day was established to recognize the importance of milk as a global food and to celebrate the dairy sector.
This year’s theme focusses on celebrating the important role dairy plays in delivering quality nutrition to nourish the world.
World Milk Day was first observed in the year 2001.
According to production data of Food and Agriculture Organization Corporate Statistical Database(FAOSTAT), India is the highest milk producer in the world.