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DAYS AND EVENTS - August 2021

Aug 2021

Dec 27, 2023

International Day of Epidemic Preparedness

Every year on December 27, the world unites to observe the International Day of Epidemic Preparedness. This vital day serves as a stark reminder of the ever-present threat of infectious diseases and the critical need for proactive measures to combat them.
The United Nations General Assembly designated December 27 as the International Day of Epidemic Preparedness in its Resolution on December 7, 2020.

Dec 26, 2023

PM Participates in the Programme Marking 'Veer Baal Diwas'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the programme marking 'Veer Baal Diwas' on December 26, 2023 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.
On the day of the Prakash Purab of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji, on January 9, 2022, Prime Minister had announced that December 26 will be observed as 'Veer Bal Diwas', to mark the martyrdom of Sri Guru Gobind Singh's sons Sahibzadas Baba Zorawar Singh Ji and Baba Fateh Singh Ji.

Dec 25, 2023

Good Governance Day (India)

Every year, in honour of former Indian Prime Minister Atal Vihari Vajpayee's birthday, India observes 'Good Governance Day'.
The day is devoted to former Prime Minister Atal Vihari Vajpayee. Prime Minister Narendra Modi 2014 announced that 'Good Governance Day' will be observed annually on December 25 in memory of the former PM.
The day is celebrated to t make sure that the country's residents are treated fairly by the government and they receive the advantages of various government services.
In keeping with this principle, the Government of India has decreed Good Governance Day to be a working day for the government.

Dec 24, 2023

National Consumer Rights Day

Every year, National Consumer Rights Day is celebrated on December 24.
In 1986, the Consumer Protection Act was passed and received the assent of the President on December 24. Since then, National Consumer Rights Day is celebrated on this day to commemorate the occasion.

Dec 23, 2023

Kisan Diwas

National Farmers' Day, also known as 'Kisan Diwas', is observed every year on December 23 to celebrate the hard work and determination of the farmers. This day was chosen to commemorate the occasion as it marks the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Chaudhary Charan Singh who belonged to Uttar Pradesh and worked for the welfare of farmers of the nation.
The government of India declared December 23, the day Chaudhary Charan Singh was born, to be celebrated as National Farmers' Day in 2001.
The theme for Farmer's Day 2023 is 'Delivering Smart Solutions for Sustainable Food Security and Resilience'.

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