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DAYS AND EVENTS - September 2019

Sep 2019

Feb 13, 2025

NSSTA Celebrates 17th Foundation Day

The National Statistical Systems Training Academy (NSSTA), Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation, Government of India celebrated its 17th Foundation Day at Mahalanobis Auditorium, NSSTA, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh on February 13. This celebration marked the 17 years of excellence in statistical training and capacity building of NSSTA.
The theme for this year's celebration was "Empowering Governance Through Statistical Excellence - 17 Years of Capacity Development and Collaboration." The event underscored NSSTA's crucial role in equipping statisticians and field officials with advanced methodologies, ensuring high quality data collection that supports evidence-based policy making.

National Women's Day

India celebrates National Women's Day every year on February 13 to commemorate the birth anniversary of Sarojini Naidu, a leading figure in India's independence movement, a celebrated poet, and a champion of women's rights. Also known as the "Nightingale of India", Sarojini Naidu's contributions to the nation go far beyond her literary works. National Women's Day is a reminder of the ongoing need for women's empowerment, gender equality, and the importance of providing leadership opportunities for women in all sectors.

World Radio Day

World Radio Day is observed on February 13 each year since its inception in 2011. This day provides an opportunity to celebrate radio as a medium.
World Radio Day declared by UNESCO Member States in 2011 and accepted by the United Nations General Assembly as an International Day in 2012, was first marked on February 13. Since then, February 13 has been recognised as World Radio Day. This day highlights the medium's resilience in linking communities, fostering free expression, and serving as a lifeline amid disasters and calamities.
The theme for World Radio Day 2025 focuses on the theme 'Radio and Climate Change' to support radio stations in their journalistic coverage of this pressing issue.

Feb 12, 2025

Darwin Day

Darwin Day also known as International Darwin Day is observed every year on February 12 to honour the "Father of Evolution" on his birthday.
This day is a global tribute to Charles Darwin and his legacy that led to groundbreaking transformations in the world of science.
The foundation stone to establish an annual International Darwin Day was led by three Darwin enthusiasts, Dr. Robert Stephens, Professor Massimo Pigliucci and Amanda Chesworth.

National Productivity Day

National Productivity Day is observed annually on February 12 in India, to generate awareness about the importance of productivity in achieving economic growth and sustainability, under the guidance of the National Productivity Council (NPC). It is a part of a week-long event, taking place from February 12 to 18.
The National Productivity Day commemorates the establishment of the National Productivity Council (NPC) which was registered on February 12, 1958, under the Societies Registration Act, of 1960. Notably, it is an autonomous body that was introduced to promote India's productivity culture.
The theme for National Productivity Day 2025 is 'From Ideas to Impact: Protecting Intellectual Property for Competitive Start-ups.'

Feb 11, 2025

International Day of Women and Girls in Science

International Day of Women and Girls in Science is celebrated on February 11 to recognise the significant achievements and contributions of women and girls in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). This day marks the importance of gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls across the world, celebrating their successful leadership in the world of science and technology.
The United Nations declared February 11 as the International Day of Women and Girls in Science in 2015.
The theme for the International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2025 is 'Unpacking STEM Careers: Her Voice in Science.'

Feb 10, 2025

World Pulses Day

World Pulses Day is observed every year on February 10 to highlight the significant role of pulses in sustainable food production, nutrition security, and environmental conservation.
World Pulses Day finds its roots in the International Year of Pulses (IYP) 2016, an initiative led by the FAO to raise awareness about the benefits of pulses. Following the IYP's success, Burkina Faso proposed the establishment of World Pulses Day, which the UN General Assembly officially recognized in 2019.
The theme for World Pulses Day 2025 is "Pulses: Bringing Diversity to Agrifood Systems".

International Epilepsy Day

International Epilepsy Day (IED) is a global healthcare event observed on the 2nd Monday of February every year, since its inception in 2015. The event aims to bring together patients suffering from epilepsy and create a sense of community to discuss the condition, its epidemiological profile, diagnosis, and treatment. IED focuses on raising awareness and providing support to the millions of individuals affected by this neurological disorder.
International Epilepsy Day 2025 was celebrated with the theme 'MyEpilepsyJourney.'

National Deworming Day

National Deworming Day is observed every year on February 10 in India and is aimed at deworming all children between 1 and 19. The day which is considered world's largest deworming programme was launched in 2015 in India.
The National Deworming Day, established in February 2015 by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, works under the Government of India.

Feb 09, 2025

US President Trump Recognises February 9 as 'Gulf of America Day'

US President Donald Trump signed a proclamation recognising February 9 as "the first-ever Gulf of America Day" after an executive order by him to rename the Gulf of Mexico.
Just after Trump signed the executive order, the US Coast Guard started using the term Gulf of America, marking the US government's first official use of the term.

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