For some children, it is the first drink of the morning, for others it is the one just before they go to sleep. It often comes at breakfast time, in a bowl of porridge, banana shake or simply a plain glass of milk before school. Milk has been part of Indian diets for generations. But behind that familiar glass are nutrients that matter during childhood, when bones, muscles and the rest of the body are growing every day.
So, on World School Milk Day 2026, let’s take a closer look at where good milk begins, from indigenous cows and fresh milk to the traditional Bilona process used to make Madhuramrat Desi Cow Ghee.
Why Is Milk Important for Children?
Growing children need a mix of nutrients, not just calories. Milk can provide several of them in one food.
It contains protein, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12 and riboflavin. Protein helps with the growth and maintenance of body tissues, while calcium and phosphorus are important for normal bones and teeth.
For school-going children, these nutrients are especially important during the years when their bodies are growing rapidly. Including milk as part of a balanced breakfast or school-day diet can be a simple way to add protein and calcium to their meals. It can also help children build healthy eating habits from an early age.
But where does good milk begin? For us, it begins with the cow.
Good Milk Starts With the Cow
At Madhuramrat, the milk used for our desi cow ghee comes from indigenous cows raised at Hasanand Gochar Bhumi Trust in Vrindavan.
Our herd includes Gir, Sahiwal, Rathi, Tharparkar and Hariana cows, recognised as indigenous Indian cattle breeds by the National Dairy Development Board.
We focus on proper care, suitable nutrition and scientific breeding because milk quality can be influenced by several factors, including the cow's breed, health, feed and management.
You may also hear ‘A2 milk’ in conversations about indigenous cows. A2 refers to a variant of beta-casein, a protein found in milk. However, ‘desi cow’ and ‘A2 milk’ are not the same thing. Breed alone does not tell us the beta-casein type of every individual cow.
From Milk to Ghee: What Happens Next?
On World School Milk Day, we usually think about the milk children drink. At Madhuramrat, we also think about what other ways we can use milk to make healthy and delicious products, primarily ghee.
Our Bilona process follows a simple journey:
Milk → Curd → Butter → Ghee
The milk is first turned into curd. The curd is then churned to separate the butter. Finally, the butter is slowly heated to make ghee.
It takes time, but we believe that good Bilona ghee should not be rushed.
What Makes Madhuramrat Ghee Special?
World School Milk Day reminds us that milk has a journey. At Madhuramrat, that journey continues from indigenous cows to milk and finally to Bilona ghee.
Our Madhuramrat Desi Cow Ghee is made from milk of indigenous cows raised at Hasanand Gochar Bhumi Trust in Vrindavan. We focus on the cows, the milk and the traditional process behind every batch.
So, this World School Milk Day, look beyond the glass of milk and think about where it begins. Because good ghee begins with good milk.
FAQs
When is World School Milk Day 2026?
World School Milk Day 2026 will be celebrated on September 30.
Why is World School Milk Day celebrated?
It highlights school milk programmes and the role milk and dairy foods can play in children's diets.
Which cow breeds are used for Madhuramrat Ghee?
Madhuramrat uses milk from indigenous breeds including Gir, Sahiwal, Rathi, Tharparkar and Hariana.
What is the Bilona process?
It is a traditional method in which milk is turned into curd, curd into butter and butter into ghee.
Is A2 milk the same as desi cow milk?
No. A2 refers to a beta-casein variant in milk, while desi cow refers to indigenous Indian cattle.