World Milk Day observed 

World Milk Day observed 

Part of: GS Prelims and GS -III – Economy 

In news

• A virtual program organised on the occasion of World Milk Day was chaired by Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying.
• 1st June is observed as World Milk Day every year.

Key takeaways 

• On the occasion, the launch of Gopal Ratna Awards were announced. 

• E-Gopala App will be integrated with UMANG platform and users of Umang platform will get access to App.
• e-GOPALA app (Generation of wealth through Productive Livestock) is a comprehensive breed improvement marketplace and information portal for direct use of farmers. 

Important value additions

Milk sector in India

• India is the world’s largest milk producer and accounts for over one-fifth of the global milk production. 
• Other major producers: USA, China, Pakistan and Brazil.
• Value of output of milk is more than the value of output of wheat and paddy together