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World Coconut Day 2024
- 02 Sep 2024
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World Coconut Day (WCD), observed annually on September 2nd, emphasizes the importance of coconuts in our lives and promotes sustainable farming practices.
- The day is dedicated to raising awareness about the various uses of coconuts and encouraging their global consumption.
- Theme of WCD 2024: “Coconut for a Circular Economy: Building Partnership for Maximum Value.”
- World Coconut Day, first observed in 2009, was established by the International Coconut Community, a UNESCAP intergovernmental organization.
- The ICC, representing 21 coconut-producing countries, established September 2nd for World Coconut Day to mark its 1969 founding and India is a founding member.
- The ICC Secretariat is based in Jakarta, Indonesia.
- ICC till 2018 was known as the Asian and Pacific Coconut Community.
- Coconut Benefits: Coconuts promote cardiovascular health, support red blood cell production, manage diabetes, and offer antioxidant protection.
- They aid in skin health, digestion, hydration, and overall well-being due to their rich nutrient content.
- Coconut Development Board (CDB) of India: A statutory body established under the Ministry of Agriculture, to enhance coconut cultivation and industry through improved productivity and product diversification.
- The top coconut producing states in India are Kerala, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu.
- The total coconut production in India is 20,535.88 million nuts (2022-23).
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