Commemoration of Sardar Patel’s 150th Birth Anniversary: The government will celebrate the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel with a nationwide program spanning two years, from 2024 to 2026. Announced by Union Home Minister Amit Shah on October 23, 2024, the initiative aims to honor Patel’s monumental contributions to India, particularly his vision in […]
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World Iodine Deficiency Day 2024
World Iodine Deficiency Day 2024: World Iodine Deficiency Day, also known as Global Iodine Deficiency Disorders Prevention Day, is observed annually on 21st October. The primary goal of this observance is to raise awareness about the importance of iodine in maintaining good health and to emphasize the adverse consequences of iodine deficiency, which remains a […]
World Food Day 2024
World Food Day 2024: World Food Day is celebrated annually on October 16 across the globe to honour the establishment of the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO). Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations (UN) that leads international efforts to defeat hunger. It is the oldest permanent specialized […]
92nd Indian Air Force Day
92nd Indian Air Force Day: The 92nd anniversary of the Indian Air Force (IAF) was celebrated at Marina Beach, Chennai, featuring an airshow. The theme is “Bhartiya Vayu Sena: Saksham, Sashakt, Atmanirbhar” (Potent, Powerful, and Self-Reliant). It reflects the IAFs commitment to self-reliance and modernisation, aligning with India’s vision for a robust defence capability. The […]
World Cotton Day 2024
World Cotton Day 2024: On the occasion of World Cotton Day (7th October 2024) the Ministry of Textiles jointly hosted the conference with Cotton Corporation of India and CITI focusing on the theme of “Megatrends Shaping Cotton Textile Value Chain”. The government aims to achieve a textile export target of USD 100 billion by 2030. […]
National Postal Week
National Postal Week: The Department of Posts is making significant strides in expanding its service horizons by leveraging innovative technologies and services to connect with citizens across the country, especially in rural and remote areas.
International Day Of Older Persons 2024
International Day of Older Persons 2024: The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment observed International Day of Older Persons 2024 on 1st October 2024. Theme for 2024: Ageing with Dignity: The Importance of Strengthening Care and Support Systems for Older Persons Worldwide This day is celebrated to recognise the contributions made by older people and […]
World Tourism Day 2024
World Tourism Day 2024: The Ministry of Tourism celebrated World Tourism Day on 27th September 2024, with the theme “Tourism and Peace.” focusing on how tourism contributes to promoting world peace by encouraging cross-cultural interactions and understanding. Each year, World Tourism Day is celebrated with a specific theme and a host country, highlighting the unique […]
International Day For The Total Elimination Of Nuclear Weapons
International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons: The International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons is celebrated on September 26th every year to raise awareness about the threat of nuclear weapons and to promote their elimination. It was declared by the UN General Assembly (UNGA) in 2013. The first Special Session […]
Antyodaya Diwas 2024
Antyodaya Diwas 2024: Antyodaya Diwas was observed on 25th September, 2024 to commemorate the birth anniversary of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya. This day serves to remember and celebrate his life and contributions, highlighting his influence on Indian politics and society. He focussed on Antyodaya which means upliftment of the last person and address the needs of […]
