International Children's Book Day (ICBD) is a yearly event sponsored by the International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY), an international non-profit organisation. Founded in 1967, the day is observed on or around Hans Christian Andersen's birthday, April 2. Activities include writing competitions, announcements of book awards and events with authors of children's literature.
Each year a different National Section of IBBY has the opportunity to be the international sponsor of ICBD. It decides upon a theme and invites a prominent author from the host country to write a message to the children of the world and a well-known illustrator to design a poster. These materials are used in different ways to promote books and reading. Many IBBY Sections promote ICBD through the media and organise activities in schools and public libraries. Often ICBD is linked to celebrations around children's books and other special events that may include encounters with authors and illustrators, writing competitions or announcements of book awards.
The IBBY United States is the sponsor for International Children's Book Day 2021.
World Autism Awareness Day
World Autism Awareness Day is observed on April 2, every year to makes people understand and accept people with autism, foster worldwide support, and inspire people. It is a day that spread kindness and autism awareness.
World Autism Awareness Day was passed in council on 1 November 2007, and adopted on 18 December 2007.
World Autism Day is one of only seven official health-specific UN Days.
Apr 01, 2021
Utkal Divas or Odisha Day
Utkal Divas or Utakala Dibasha is celebrated on April 1 every year to remember the formation of the Odisha state after a struggle to be recognised as an independent state. Under British rule, Odisha was part of the Bengal presidency, which consisted of the present-day Bihar, West Bengal, and Odisha. The state was originally called Orissa but the Lok Sabha passed the Orissa Bill, and Constitution Bill (113rd amendment), in March 2011 to rename it Odisha.
Nauchandi Mela Suspended
The annual Nauchandi Mela which is held at Nauchandi Ground in Uttar Pradesh's Meerut every year attracts of a lot of footfall. The fair begins post-Holi celebrations and is held for around a month and the star exhibits are the local arts and religious rituals from the rural land of Uttar Pradesh.
The fest is seen as an opportunity to display arts and crafts of the local variety like Lucknow's Chikan work, Varanasi's carpets, rugs and silk sarees, Moradabad's brassware, Meerut's leather items, Agra's footwear and others.
The carnival finds its origins back to the 1600's and is traditionally held every year on the second Sunday after the Holi festival. The Indian Railways even runs a train named Nauchandi Express from Meerut to Lucknow named after this fair.
The fair was predominantly held as a one-day cattle trading fair but gradually other activities were included and the time period was increased to 30 days.
The Nauchandi Mela was suspended last year due to the coronavirus crisis which had forced the imposition of the nation-wide lockdown in India. As the number of COVID-19 cases again raises its head for a presumed second wave, the fair has once again been suspended.
Mar 31, 2021
UP Govt. Organizes 'Banana Festival' in Kushinagar
Uttar Pradesh government organised a 'Banana Festival' in Kushinagar, which has witnessed the participation of at least 35 farmers and entrepreneurs. The state government had in 2018 organised the One District One Product (ODOP) scheme to promote traditional enterprise.
Noting the good cultivation of bananas in Kushinagar, products in the district made from banana fibre were selected in the ODOP scheme. At least 4,000 farmers are linked to banana cultivation and after inclusion in the ODOP scheme, around 500 people are employed in its processing. There are three banana fibre processing units in the district and the construction of a Common Facility Centre (CFC) is also planned.
Mar 30, 2021
Seventh Annual Summit OF NATHEALTH
Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Dr. Harsh Vardhan, addressed the 7th annual summit of NATHEALTH in virtual mode. The summit focused on 'Indian Health system expansion in post-COVID era'.
The primary vision of the policy-framework is to attain highest possible level of health and well-being for all irrespective of all age groups. To attain this vision, the policy emphasizes on preventive & promotive aspects of health and providing universal access to good quality healthcare services. Government also launched Ayushman Bharat program with the objective of providing Universal Free Access to primary health care, promoting health and wellbeing.
Kashmir to Host 6-day Festival to Mark Arrival of Spring
Kashmir will host a six-day Tulip Festival' next month to celebrate the arrival of spring, promote tourism, and familiarise visitors with the valley's rich culture and tradition.
The festival, beginning on April 3, will be inaugurated by Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha.
A host of activities, including cultural shows and musical evenings, will be held during the festival and national-level and local artists would enthrall the visitors.
Around 25 stalls would be set up to display and promote the rich traditions, culture, cuisines and crafts of the valley so that tourists become familiar with them.
Mar 29, 2021
Biden to Host Virtual Climate Summit for World Leaders
U.S. President Joe Biden will host a virtual 'Leaders Summit on Climate' on April 22 and 23, with 40 world leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Other guests will include President Xi Jinping of China and President Vladimir Putin of Russia, both of whom have a challenging relationship with Mr. Biden. With America's re-entry into the Paris Accord on climate, the summit seeks to put Mr. Biden's stamp on the fight against climate change.
The summit will highlight the urgent need to address climate change and the economic benefit of doing so, the White House said in a statement. It is also a prelude to the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) which will be held in Glasgow in November, the White House said. The White House also sought to link climate action to better paying jobs and advancing the technological frontier — one of the themes of the Biden campaign.
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