Ajit Karn
World Milk Day 2023: In 2001, the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations (UN) proclaimed June 1 as World Milk Day to promote the consumption and benefits of milk throughout the globe. The purpose of World Milk Day is to increase awareness of initiatives related to the dairy industry. The official website of World Milk Day states that the theme for World Milk Day 2023 is “Show how dairy is reducing its environmental footprint while also providing nutritious foods and livelihoods.” In 2022, there were 1.02 billion social media impressions for the #WorldMilkDay campaign. The organization is continuing the same campaign with the addition of #EnjoyDairy in 2023.
Here is everything you need to know about the history of World Milk Day, the health benefits of milk, and the causes for its rising market prices.
World Milk Day 2023: A Historical Perspective
The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations designated June 1 as World Milk Day in 2001 to recognize the significance of milk as a global food source and to honor the dairy industry. FAO selected June 1 as the date for World Milk Day because numerous countries celebrated national milk days on that date.
World Milk Day 2023: Milk’s health benefits
Every day, nearly half of the Indian population consumes milk. It is a rich source of nutrients and has numerous health advantages. Milk is abundant in Vitamin D, Calcium, and Zinc. All of these nutrients are necessary for a robust immune system. Daily milk consumption promotes healthful hair and teeth. Milk’s complete protein contains all the necessary amino acids for muscle development and repair. It also aids in the development of lean muscle mass. In addition, regular milk consumption increases bone density and lowers the risk of osteoporosis and fractures.
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Why are milk prices increasing on World Milk Day 2023?
India is the greatest producer of milk, followed by the United States. During the 2021-22 season, the nation produced 221,1 million tonnes. However, a number of factors have contributed to the increase in milk prices throughout India, including the prevalence of lumpy skin disease in cattle and fodder shortages among farmers. Animal Husbandry and Dairy Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh stated in an April press conference that the nation’s milk production remained unchanged in the 2022-23 fiscal year as a result of irregular skin disease in cattle. However, milk demand increased by 8-10 percent in India.
