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DAYS AND EVENTS - March 2019

Mar 2019

Sep 03, 2024

7th Rashtriya Poshan Maah 2024

The 7th Rashtriya Poshan Maah was launched today at Mahatma Mandir, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, marking a significant step towards enhancing nutrition awareness and well-being across the nation. The event featured prominent figures such as Union Minister Smt. Annpurna Devi, Chief Minister of Gujarat Shri Bhupendrabhai Patel, and Gujarat's Minister of Women and Child Development Smt. Bhanuben Babariya, alongside senior officials from both the Government of India and the State Government of Gujarat.

World Coconut Day 2024

World Coconut Day (WCD), observed annually on September 2nd, emphasizes the importance of coconuts in our lives and promotes sustainable farming practices.
The day is dedicated to raising awareness about the various uses of coconuts and encouraging their global consumption.
The theme of WCD 2024 is "Coconut for a Circular Economy: Building Partnership for Maximum Value."
World Coconut Day, first observed in 2009, was established by the International Coconut Community, a UNESCAP intergovernmental organisation.
The ICC, representing 21 coconut-producing countries, established September 2nd for World Coconut Day to mark its 1969 founding and India is a founding member. The ICC Secretariat is based in Jakarta, Indonesia. ICC till 2018 was known as the Asian and Pacific Coconut Community.

India Post Payments Bank Celebrates 7th Foundation Day

India Post Payments Bank (IPPB), a key player in driving financial inclusion across the country, proudly marks its 7th Foundation Day (IPPB Day) today. Since its nation-wide roll-out in 2018 by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the IPPB has been at the forefront of transforming India's financial landscape by providing accessible, affordable and trusted digital banking services to underserved and unbanked families at their doorstep.

Sep 02, 2024

World Coconut Day

Celebrated annually on September 2, World Coconut Day highlights the significance of coconut in our lives and promotes sustainable farming practices. This day is dedicated to raising awareness about the diverse uses of coconuts and encouraging their consumption worldwide.
World Coconut Day, first celebrated in 2009, was established by the Asian and Pacific Coconut Community (APCC), an intergovernmental organisation under the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific.
The APCC, representing 19 coconut-producing countries in the Asia-Pacific region, chose September 2 for this annual observance to commemorate the organisation's founding in 1969. Each year, the International Coconut Community sets a theme for the day which aims at highlighting the importance and health benefits related to coconuts.
The theme for this year's (2024) World Coconut Day is 'Coconut for a Circular Economy: Building Partnership for Maximum Value', which focuses on promoting sustainability and partnerships in the coconut industry.

Sep 01, 2024

National Nutrition Week

National Nutrition Week in India is observed from September 1 to 7 every year. This week provides a platform for various health-related activities and campaigns aimed at improving the nutritional status of the population. During this period, the government, non-governmental organisations, healthcare professionals, and educational institutions organise events and programs to spread awareness about the importance of nutrition.
In India, the Ministry of Women and Child Development started observing National Nutrition Week in 1982. According to the Press Information Bureau India, "National Nutrition Week (1-7 September), initiated by the Food and Nutrition Board in 1982, is an annual event of immense significance.
The theme for National Nutrition Week 2024 is 'Nutritious Diets for Everyone'.

Aug 31, 2024

Hari Merdeka (Malaysia National Day)

Malaysia Independence Day, also known as the Merdeka Day, is celebrated on August 31 every year.
This year's (2024) event marked His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim's first attendance at the National Day since he was installed as the 17th King of Malaysia in July.
The theme for National Day 2024 is 'Malaysia Madani: Jiwa Merdeka'.

Aug 30, 2024

International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances

The International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances, observed annually on August 30, sheds light on a horrific practice that continues to plague societies worldwide. Enforced disappearances, a tool of oppression and terror, involve the arrest or abduction of individuals by state actors, followed by a refusal to acknowledge their whereabouts or fate.
The official theme for the International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances is 'Honouring an Invisible Struggle'.

National Small Industry Day

India observes National Small Industry Day every year on August 30 to recognise the role played by small-scale industries (SSIs) in the nation's economic landscape. The day highlights the contributions of small industries to India's growth, employment generation, and innovation, underscoring their status as the backbone of the country's economy.
The day was first observed on August 30, 2001, following a government decision made in the preceding year to promote the growth of small industries through a range of initiatives and policies. This included the launch of a comprehensive policy package aimed at strengthening the small-scale industry, marking a significant moment that led to the annual celebration of the National Small Industry Day.

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