June 2024 in India marks a month filled with diverse and significant observances that celebrate global values, raise awareness about pressing issues, and honor cultural traditions. From World Environment Day on June 5th, which calls for collective action on environmental sustainability, to International Yoga Day on June 21st, promoting physical and mental well-being through yoga, this month offers a spectrum of events that highlight the importance of health, education, and social justice. These observances not only celebrate achievements and traditions but also serve as poignant reminders of the challenges that humanity faces and the efforts needed to overcome them.

Here's a compilation of important days and events in June 2024 in India, along with short descriptions of each event:

World Milk Day - June 1

Celebrates the importance of milk as a global food and raises awareness about its benefits in a healthy diet.

Telangana Formation Day June 2: Telangana Formation Day is observed annually on 2 June, since 2014.  It completes 10 years of formation.

International Sex Workers’ Day - June 2

Advocates for the rights and well-being of sex workers worldwide.

World Bicycle Day - June 3

Promotes the benefits of cycling and advocates for bicycles as a sustainable mode of transportation.

International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression - June 4

Raises awareness about the impact of armed conflicts on children and advocates for their rights.

World Environment Day - June 5

A global platform to raise awareness and take action on environmental issues.

World Food Safety Day - June 7

Raises awareness about the importance of safe food and promotes efforts to ensure food safety globally.

World Brain Tumor Day - June 8

Raises awareness about brain tumors and supports patients and their families.

World Oceans Day - June 8

Celebrates the significance of the world's oceans and raises awareness about their conservation.

World Day Against Child Labor - June 12

Raises awareness about child labor and advocates for its elimination globally.

International Albinism Awareness Day - June 13

Raises awareness about albinism and promotes the rights and well-being of people with albinism.

World Blood Donor Day - June 14

Raises awareness about the importance of voluntary blood donation and thanks blood donors.

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day - June 15

Raises awareness about the mistreatment of older adults and promotes their rights and dignity.

World Wind Day - June 15

Raises awareness about wind energy as a sustainable source of electricity.

Guru Arjan Dev Martyrdom Day - June 16

Commemorates the martyrdom of Guru Arjan Dev Ji, the fifth Sikh Guru.

Father’s Day - June 16 (Third Sunday of June)

Celebrates and honors fathers and father figures.

International Picnic Day - June 18

A day to enjoy the outdoors, gather with family and friends, and have a picnic.

Autistic Pride Day - June 18

Celebrates and promotes acceptance of autism and raises awareness about autistic individuals.

World Sauntering Day - June 19

Encourages people to slow down, take a leisurely walk, and appreciate the simple joys of life.

World Refugee Day - June 20

Raises awareness about the plight of refugees and honors their courage and contributions.

World Music Day - June 21

Celebrates the power of music with musical performances and events worldwide.

International Yoga Day - June 21

Celebrates yoga and its benefits for physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.

World Rainforest Day - June 22

Raises awareness about the importance of rainforests and promotes efforts to protect them.

United Nations Public Service Day - June 23

Celebrates the role of public service in the development process and recognizes public servants.

International Widows' Day - June 23

Raises awareness about the human rights violations faced by widows and advocates for their rights.

International Olympic Day - June 23

Promotes the Olympic values of excellence, friendship, and respect and encourages participation in sports.

National Statistics Day - June 29

Commemorates the birth anniversary of statistician Professor Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis.

World Asteroid Day - June 30

Raises awareness about asteroids and promotes asteroid research for planetary defense.