Karnal, May 31 -- The Karnal-based ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI) will celebrate World Milk Day on June 1 at the milk parlour under the global theme "celebrating women farmers".

The programme aims to acknowledge the vital contribution of women to India's dairy sector and to raise public awareness about the role of milk in nutrition and sustainable food systems.

Dheer Singh, director of ICAR-NDRI, said that World Milk Day is not just a celebration but a movement that promotes milk's nutritional value, economic importance, and sustainable production while recognising the people-especially women-who make the dairy sector function.

He said that the dairy sector remains a major pillar of the rural economy, supporting the live...