01 June,2019 09:44 AM IST | | mid-day online correspondent
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World Milk Day is celebrated on June 1 every year. The day celebrates the contributions of the dairy sector to sustainability, economic development, livelihoods and nutrition. It also emphasizes on the importance of drinking milk every day and its nutritional value.
It also aims to draw attention to recognising milk as a global food. Milk also contributes to the livelihood of billions around the world. Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations first established World Milk Day in 2001.
Throughout the world, various campaigns are held which highlight the importance of milk for a healthy life. The campaigns publicize the activities of milk industries around the world. The International Dairy Federation also holds some promotional activities. A large population has been able to understand the importance of milk in one's diet because of the celebration.
The theme for this year's World Milk Day 2019 is "Drink Milk: Today & Everyday." Earlier, Milk Day in the previous years has seen marathons or family runs, farm visits, school activities and concerts, conferences and seminars. Some organisations also contribute by donating milk to schools, contributions to food banks, giving milk bars.
Twitterati has also celebrated the day.
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