World Coconut Day 2024 | 02 Sep 2024

Source: PIB

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).