Kathmandu, October 8, 2024 —  Dairy Entrepreneurs optimistic club of Kathmandu, in collaboration with the Nepal Dairy Association, marked World School Milk Day milk distribution program at Dibya Gyan School, Dallu. The initiative, aimed at promoting the health benefits of milk among children, in an event held on Tuesday reached over 500 students at a school. Club and  NDA are with a week-long campaign 

The event featured Dr. Rajendra Yadav, Executive Director of the National Dairy Development Board, as the chief guest, alongside Pralhad Dahal, President of the Nepal Dairy Association, and Pratap Bahadur Thapa, Governor of Optimist International Nepal (2024/25) as a special Guest.

 During the program, Dr. Yadav emphasized the importance of regular milk consumption for children's health, noting that milk is a nutritious food essential for growth. He highlighted the need for awareness about the entire dairy process, from production to consumption.

Governor Pratap Bahadur Thapa noted that such initiatives in schools could significantly benefit the dairy sector, helping to promote milk consumption among students.

In his speech, Nepal Dairy Association President Pralhad Dahal discussed the current state of the dairy industry in Nepal and encouraged greater milk consumption, thanking the school for hosting the event. He also announced the continuation of World School Milk Day celebrations across various schools and districts.

The event also featured cultural performances by students. Eliza Sapkota and her classmates from Grade 10 performed a welcoming dance, while Rehan Mane recited a poem in honor of the guests

 In the program, Secretary of Optimist Club of Dairy Entrepreneurs and Editor of Rajyadainik Dotcom Saroj Ojha,  Principal of Eureka School Prabodh Prabhakar Rijal, N Pabson Bagmati Province President Narayan Kumar Karki, Vice President Ganesh Bahadur Shrestha,  Central Vice President of Nepal Dairy Association Deep Prasad Dhamala, Members Shiva Ghimire, Ramesh Sanjel, Bagmati Province President Tika Prasad Ghimire, Secretary Shyam Ghimire,

 Kathmandu N. Pabson vice president Madhab Adhikari, school teachers, students, journalists, dairy businessmen & industrialist's presence was numerous. 

The week-long celebration aims to increase public awareness about the benefits of milk consumption and foster collaboration between schools, municipalities, and the dairy industry.

Dairy Entrepreneurs Optimist Club of  Kathmandu's secretary Saroj Ojha expressed commitment to continuing similar programs to promote milk consumption and dairy sector development in the future.