World Coconut Day 2023: Coconut is the favorite fruit of the people in India and its water is the favorite drink. Every year it is produced on a large scale in the country and its pulp is used in a variety of dishes across India. Every piece of coconut can be used from coconut to sweet dishes to making ropes from coconut fiber and it is also a highly nutritious food. World Coconut Day is celebrated every year to promote awareness and understand the benefits of this fruit. Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Karnataka, Kerala and Andhra Pradesh are the major coconut growing states in our country. The theme of World Coconut Day 2023 is “Sustaining the coconut sector for present and future generations”.
What is the history of World Coconut Day
All coconut producing countries around the world celebrate 2 September every year as World Coconut Day, which is the foundation day of the International Coconut Community, an intergovernmental organization of coconut producing countries established under the auspices of UNESCAP in 1969. India is a founding member of the ICC.
Significance of World Coconut Day
The objective of celebrating World Coconut Day is to promote all coconut related activities and thus empower smallholder farmers and coconut industries in ICC member countries.
benefits of coconut
Coconut pulp, also known as kernel, is an excellent fruit to eat. Rich in benefits, coconut is used in a variety of dishes. Coconut milk and oil are also extracted from its fruit. Used for cooking as well as nourishing hair and face, coconut oil is a healthy alternative to other cooking oils. Coconut milk is used in many types of dishes. Coconut water is also a healthy drink. Coconut coir is used in making ropes, carpets and doormats.
