National Milk Day- November 26, 2025
Special Assembly at The Star School
Overview
- Celebrated National Milk Day to honour Dr Verghese Kurien, architect of India’s White Revolution.
- Aligned with World Milk Day theme “Let’s Celebrate the Power of Dairy”.
- Highlighted milk’s nutritional, economic and environmental impact.
Programme Highlights
- Welcome Address: Ms. Najmul welcomed staff and students; underscored dairy’s contribution to India’s growth (239.2 million tonnes produced, 25 % of global output, 471 g per‑capita/day).
- Short Speech: Delivered by Ayath
- India’s dairy sector supports 80 million farmers.
- > 6 % share of national GDP.
- Women empowerment through thousands of cooperatives.
- Initiatives like Rashtriya Gokul Mission and Gobar‑Dhan.
- Climate‑resilient fodder and A1/A2 debate awareness.
- Role‑Plays:
- Farmer discussing climate‑smart fodder practices.
- School nutritionist explaining calcium, protein and Vitamin D benefits.
- Cooperative member sharing women‑lead success stories.
- Interactive Quiz: Teams answered facts from World School Milk Day resources (calcium absorption, sports nutrition, safety QR codes).
Observations
- Strong student engagement during role‑plays and quiz — many linked the content to their health and science lessons.
- Speech successfully blended national stats (production, GDP contribution) with FAO’s global context (World Milk Day since 2001).
Conclusion
- The special assembly at The Star School successfully raised awareness about the importance of milk and dairy products. The event highlighted the significance of the dairy industry in India’s economy and nutrition.
