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'.