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DAYS AND EVENTS - June 2021

Jun 2021

Sep 09, 2022

Himalaya Diwas

The National Mission for Clean Ganga organized Himalayan Diwas on September 09, in association with Naula Foundation. The day is celebrated with an aim to preserve the Himalayan ecosystem and region. This day is celebrated to mark the importance of the Himalayas. The Himalayan hill cities face many challenges due to poor building planning and design, poor infrastructures like toads, water supply, sewage etc. and unprecedented felling of trees.
Himalaya Diwas 2022 was observed under the theme 'Himalayas will be safe only when the interests of its residents are protected".
The day was observed highlighting that there is an urgent need to develop eco-sensitive hill town plans and designs. The Himalayas are a source of strength and a valuable heritage for the entire world. So it needs to be protected. Apart from promoting scientific knowledge, the day helps to raise awareness and community participation.
In 2015, September 9 was officially declared as Himalaya Diwas by the then Chief Minister of Uttarakhand.

International Day to Protect Education from Attack

The International Day to Protect Education from Attack is observed on September 9. The day is marked to make people aware of how the protracted nature of conflicts today affects entire generations of children.
The day was established in 2020 by a unanimous decision of the United Nations General Assembly. The resolution proclaiming the day was presented by the state of Qatar and was co-sponsored by 62 countries. The resolution also called on the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) to raise awareness of the plight of millions of children living in the countries affected by conflict.

Sep 08, 2022

World Physical Therapy Day

World Physical Therapy Day is observed globally on September 8 every year in order to raise awareness about the contribution of physiotherapists in healthcare and encourage people to be physically active and ensure good overall health. Every year a different theme is followed to generate awareness of the topic, and the theme for World Physical Therapy Day 2022 was 'Osteoarthritis'.
World Confederation for Physical Therapy (WCPT) founded World Physical Therapy Day on 8 September, 1996. This is the same day on which WCPT was founded in 1951.

International Literacy Day

International Literacy Day recognised by United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is observed on September 8, every year. Since 1967, this day has been observed to remind the world about the importance of literacy as a matter of dignity, and human rights and to advance the literacy agenda towards a more literate and sustainable society.
The concept of International Literacy Day emerged at the World Conference of Ministers of Education held in Tehran in 1965. To address the global problem of illiteracy, on 26 October 1966, UNESCO declared September 8 as International Literacy Day.
The theme for International Literacy Day 2022 was 'Transforming Literacy Learning Spaces'.

Sep 07, 2022

Independence Day of Brazil

The Independence Day of Brazil commonly called Sete de Setembro, is a national holiday observed in Brazil on 7 September of every year. The date celebrates Brazil's Declaration of Independence from the United Kingdom of Portugal, Brazil and the Algarves on 7 September 1822.
On 2 September 1822, a new decree with Lisbon's demands arrived in Rio de Janeiro, while Prince Pedro was in São Paulo. Princess Maria Leopoldina, acting as Princess Regent, met with the Council of Ministers and decided to send her husband a letter advising him to proclaim Brazil's independence. The letter reached Prince Pedro on 7 September 1822. That same day, in a famous scene at the shore of the Ipiranga River, he declared the country's independence, ending 322 years of colonial dominance of Portugal over Brazil.

Sep 06, 2022

India to observe National Cinema Day on September 16

India will celebrate National Cinema Day on September 16. Announced by the Multiplex Association of India (MAI), the event will take place across 4,000 screens in the country. Tickets will be priced at Rs. 75 in all the participating cinemas.
The day is being organised as a "thank you" to the moviegoers.
National Cinema Day will bring together audiences of all ages to enjoy a day at the movies. National Cinema Day celebrates the successful reopening of cinemas and is a 'thank you' to the moviegoers who made this happen.

Sep 05, 2022

Telangana Govt. to Observe Sept 17 as Integration Day

Telangana government decided to observe September 17 as Telangana National Integration Day. September 17 is the day erstwhile Hyderabad State under Nizam rule merged with the Indian Union in 1948.
On September 17, KCR, as Rao is also known, would hoist the national flag in a public garden and address the people while the Ministers and other public representatives would do the same at their respective centres.

International Day of Charity

The International Day of Charity is observed on September 5, as declared by the United Nations General Assembly in 2012. It was established with the aim of sensitising people, NGOs, and stakeholders to help those in need by participating in philanthropic activities. Doing so would create social bonding.
The date, September 5 was chosen to commemorate the death anniversary of Mother Teresa. She received Nobel Peace Prize in 1979 for "work undertaken in the struggle to overcome poverty and distress, which also constitute a threat to peace."

Teachers' Day (India)

In India Teachers' Day is celebrated every year on September 5 to recognise and celebrate the works of educators including teachers, researchers and professors in India. Teachers' Day marks the birth anniversary of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan. Born on September 5, 1888, Dr. Radhakrishnan was the first Vice-President of India and the second President of India. Dr. Radhakrishnan is well-known for his notable work as a teacher, philosopher and scholar. Since 1962, September 5 has been celebrated as Teachers' Day in India to honour Dr. Radhakrishnan's remarkable approach toward education and students.
The theme for Teachers' Day 2022 was 'Leading in crisis, reimaging the future.'

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