World Coconut Day

• The World Coconut Day (WCD) is observed every year on September 2 to enhance coconut farming with focus on productivity and product diversification.

• The day is also celebrated to commemorate the formation day of Asian Pacific Coconut Community (APCC). 

• In India, the day is celebrated every year under the aegis of Coconut Development Board (CDB) in various coconut growing states across the country.

• The 2022 theme is “Growing coconut for a better future and life”.