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DAYS AND EVENTS - April 2020

Apr 2020

Feb 20, 2021

Taj Mahotsav Agra

Taj Mahotsav is being celebrated successfully since 1992 in Agra in the month of February for ten days, from 18th February to 27th February.
Organized by the Department of Tourism, Government of India, Taj Mahotsav is mainly dedicated to the promotion of country's rich art and craft, culture, cuisine, dance and music.
In fact, it serves as an acknowledgment to the craftsmen as well as the exponents of art, music and cuisine from all over the country.

International Mother Language Day

International Mother Language Day is a worldwide annual observance held on 21 February to promote awareness of linguistic and cultural diversity and to promote multilingualism.
First announced by UNESCO on 17 November 1999, it was formally recognized by the United Nations General Assembly with the adoption of UN resolution 56/262 in 2002.
Mother Language Day is part of a broader initiative "to promote the preservation and protection of all languages used by peoples of the world" as adopted by the UN General Assembly on 16 May 2007 in UN resolution 61/266, which also established 2008 as the International Year of Languages.

World Day of Social Justice

World Day of Social Justice (Social Justice Equality Day) is an international day recognizing the need to promote social justice, which includes efforts to tackle issues such as poverty, exclusion, gender equality, unemployment, human rights, and social protections.
Many organizations, including the UN, American Library Association (ALA), and the International Labour Organization, make statements on the importance of social justice for people.
Many organizations also present plans for greater social justice by tackling poverty, social and economic exclusion and unemployment. The United Nations General Assembly has decided to observe 20 February annually, approved on 26 November 2007 and starting in 2009, as the World Day of Social Justice.

Feb 19, 2021

VP, PM, I&B Minister Pay Rich Tributes to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on his Birth Anniversary

Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu paid tribute to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on his birth anniversary today. Mr. Naidu said that Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was a legendary Maratha warrior king and was a devout patriot, outstanding administrator, exceptional strategist and a benevolent ruler. Mr. Naidu said that his heroic life continues to inspire every Indian.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid rich tributes to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on the occasion of his Birth Anniversary today. Remembering Chhatrapati Shivaji as an immortal son of Mother India, Mr. Modi said that the saga of indomitable courage, valour and intelligence of the great Maratha ruler will keep inspiring countrymen for ages.

India to host meet with SAARC countries

India will host a secretary-level virtual meeting on Covid-19 management with South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) countries.
Government sources said that nine SAARC nations, including Pakistan, will participate in the workshop on 'COVID-19 Management: Experience, Good Practices and Way Forward' that will be chaired by Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan.

Feb 15, 2021

International Childhood Cancer Day

International Childhood Cancer Day (ICCD), celebrated on 15th February, is a global collaborative campaign to raise awareness about childhood cancer, and to express support for children and adolescents with cancer, the survivors and their families. The day promotes increased appreciation and deeper understanding of issues and challenges impacting childhood cancer and the survivors. It also spotlights the need for more equitable and better access to treatment and care for all children with cancer, everywhere.
In September 2018, WHO launched the Global Initiative for Childhood Cancer (GICC), with the objective of addressing these profound inequities, the target is to achieve at least 60% survival for children with cancer by 2030 and to reduce suffering for all.

Union Culture Ministry Organises Rashtriya Sanskriti Mahotsav in West Bengal

The 11th Rashtriya Sanskriti Mahotsav will be inaugurated by Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar at the Cooch Behar Palace in West Bengal.
The Ministry of Culture is mandated with the task of preservation, promotion, and propagation of Indian culture, both tangible and intangible which also includes traditional folk dances, art forms, performing arts, and rich tribal heritage.
The eleventh edition of Rashtriya Sanskriti Mahotsav is being held from February 14 to 28 at Cooch Behar, Darjeeling, and Murshidabad.
Renowned artists including local artists take part in this major festival. The Rashtriya Sanskriti Mahotsav will cover a mix of folk art forms, and it would offer the chance to experience the best in established and emerging virtuosity.

Feb 14, 2021

Financial Literacy Week 2021

The Financial Literacy Week (FLW) for the year 2021launched by the Reserve Bank of India concluded on February 12, 2021.
This year, the Financial Literacy week focused on 'Developing the credit discipline and encouraging availing of the credit from the formal financial institutions as it is required'.
During the week, similar activities were conducted all across the country.
This year the bank organized the week to spread awareness regarding the credit facilities which are provided by the bank. This topic was chosen by the bank because credit score is an important issue of the banking sector.
The financial literacy week is organized by the central bank since 2016.
This event is organized by the bank to spread awareness in the people on different issues with respect to the banking services.

Feb 13, 2021

World Radio Day

Proclaimed in 2011 by the Member States of UNESCO and adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 2012 as an International Day, February 13 became World Radio Day (WRD).
Radio is a powerful medium for celebrating humanity in all its diversity and constitutes a platform for democratic discourse.
At the global level, radio remains the most widely consumed medium. This unique ability to reach out the widest audience means radio can shape a society's experience of diversity, stand as an arena for all voices to speak out, be represented and heard. Radio stations should serve diverse communities, offering a wide variety of programs, viewpoints and content, and reflect the diversity of audiences in their organizations and operations.
This year, UNESCO called on radio stations to join the celebration of the 10th anniversary of World Radio Day with the theme 'New World, New Radio'.

First India Toy Fair

The first India Toy Fair will be held virtually from February 27 to March 2.
The website for the India Toy Fair 2021 which was launched will enable children, parents, teachers, exhibitors, etc. to register themselves to participate in the virtual fair which will showcase various facets of the Indian toy ecosphere.
According to officials, it is the first ever digitally accessible exhibition and platform which will provide an opportunity to explore and buy a variety of toys from over 1,000 exhibitors across states and union territories, and participate in insightful webinars, panel discussions and activities, and network with various stakeholders from the toy industry.

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