National Milk Day 2023: Date, History, Significance, Theme And Contribution Of Verghese Kurien

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National Milk Day 2023: National Milk Day is celebrated every year on 26 November in India. This day is dedicated to the birthday of Dr. Verghese Kurien, who is fondly remembered as the father of the White Revolution and the Milkman of India.

Due to his ideas and efforts, a system of farmer cooperatives was created, which helped transform the country from an importer of dairy products to the world's largest milk producer. This day also highlights the importance of milk in human life and its benefits. Let us know more about this day through this post.

What Is The Contribution Of Dr. Verghese Kurien?

Dr. Varghese Kurien was born on 26 November 1921 in Kozhikode, Kerala. He worked on the plan of "White Revolution" to take India to the world level in milk production. Through this, he encouraged the organization of cooperative milk farmers across the country and provided them with technical and financial assistance.

Kurien established the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB), whose main objective was to promote milk production, provide prosperity to farmers, and ensure the supply of milk products across the country.

Dr. Kurien encouraged new thinking in agriculture and industry and he studied the right technical measures at the right time, which increased milk production in the country. This is why he is called the "Father of the White Revolution".

Dr. Verghese Kurien's contribution was important in making the country self-reliant, and his life is still a source of inspiration for the young generation.

What Is The Significance Of Milk?
It is very difficult to imagine a diet without milk, especially for those who love it. Most of us have been consuming milk since childhood. Milk is very important for the physical development of a person. Milk supplies calcium to our body which is very important for bones, teeth, and the brain. Milk removes tension, stress, and insomnia.

Milk provides adequate energy to the body, relieves constipation, and boosts metabolism. Also, it provides the much-needed energy to the body. It is considered so sacred that it is also used extensively in religious functions and festivals in India.

Why Is National Milk Day Celebrated?
The importance of Milk Day is also very important because on this day programs are organized to explain the benefits of milk to the body and campaigns are run to explain the importance of milk producers so that people understand their importance. National Milk Day is a golden opportunity to promote social and nutritional messages of milk and milk products so that people can use it properly and take advantage of it.

The main objective of National Milk Day is to play an important role in dairy farming and its development. On this occasion, schemes and initiatives are taken to encourage agricultural, production, marketing, and cooperative models, so that farmers can prosper and their standard of living improves.

What Is The Theme Of National Milk Day 2023?
There is no set theme for National Milk Day 2023 and the day is all about importance of milk consumption.

What Does The Statistics Say About Milk?
According to data from the FO (Food and Agriculture Organization) of the United Nations, India is the largest producer of milk in the world and 21 to 23 percent of the world's milk is produced in India. The White Revolution in India milk production took place through cooperative dairies and was a very successful operation.

The credit for this goes to Verghese Kurien and the work of cooperative milk production has raised the flag of cooperative societies across the world. The decision to celebrate 26 November as Milk Day in India was jointly taken by the major milk-producing organizations of the country including NDDB (National Dairy Development Board), and IDA (Indian Dairy Association).