World Milk Day is celebrated globally every year on June 1. This day was established by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations in order to mark the importance of milk as a global food and since 2001, it has been celebrated on the first day of June. Milk is an important liquid for everyone’s body to as it makes our physics and muscles strong. Our childhood days are filled with memories of our parents striving to make us understand the importance of diary and how it provides to have a better health. World Milk Day 2018 is celebrated on June 1 and milk followers will come up with fresh ideas to mark this day. As people all over gathers on this day, let us take you back to the history and significance of World Milk Day.

World Milk Day 2018 History and Significance: June 1 was chosen as the date because it was discovered that many countries were already celebrating a milk day during that time of the year. Originally, end of May was proposed to mark this day but with several discussions, all the countries came down to June 1 to be celebrated as World Milk Day. Quoting FAO, World Milk Day is intended to provide an opportunity to bring attention to activities that are connected with the dairy sector.

World Milk Day 2018 Date and Theme: World Milk Day is celebrated globally on June 1. For those who are thinking to what the theme of World Milk Day could be; this day does not follow a specific theme worldwide. All countries along with governmental and non-governmental organization decides and comes down to a theme of their own. This year’s theme on World Milk Day in India is “Drink Move Be Strong”.

Being the largest producer of milk, India also celebrates National Milk Day on November 26 and the day is the birth anniversary of the Father of White Revolution in India, Verghese Kurien. Let us celebrate the global food and the first food to any living creature in the world. Milk contains every type of Nutrients which makes a proper diet and a secret to every person’s fitness. Here’s to World Milk Day 2018!

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jun 01, 2018 02:30 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).