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International Women’s Day celebrated globally on 8th March

March 8, 2020
International Women’s Day

International Women’s Day is observed on the 8th of March every year. This day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for uplifting women’s equality. The theme of International Women’s Day 2020 is, I am Generation Equality: Realizing Women’s Rights. And the campaign theme for International Women’s Day 2020 is #EachforEqual.

7th March observes as Jan Aushadhi Diwas

March 7, 2020
Jan Aushadhi Diwas

India observed 7th of March every year as Jan Aushadhi Diwas. The days targets to spread awareness and providing thrust to the use of generic medicines. Janaushadhi Kendras is the world’s biggest retail pharma chain having around 6,200 outlets in 700 districts of the country. It also provides a good source of self-employment with sustainable and regular earnings.

National Safety Day observed on 4 March across India

March 4, 2020
National Safety Day

National Safety Day is observed on 4 March to commemorate the foundation of the National Safety Council to raise awareness about the safety measures to reduce mishaps and accidents due to lack of awareness. The Campaign is targeted at renewing the commitment of employees and the general public to work safely throughout the year.

World Hearing Day noticed globally on 3rd March

March 3, 2020
World Hearing Day

World Hearing Day is noticed globally on 3rd of March every year to make awareness on how to prevent deafness and hearing loss and promote ear and hearing care across the world. The theme of 2020 World Hearing Day is “Hearing for life. Don’t let hearing loss limit you”.

World Wildlife Day noticed globally on 3rd March

March 3, 2020
World Wildlife Day

World Wildlife Day is noticed globally on 3rd of March every year to celebrate the beautiful and varied forms of wild fauna and flora present on earth. The World Wildlife Day also raise awareness about the benefits that the conservation of wild fauna and flora gives to people living on earth.

World observes Zero Discrimination Day on 1st March

March 1, 2020
Zero Discrimination Day

Zero Discrimination Day is celebrated each year on 1 March. Zero Discrimination Day noticed how people can become informed about and promote inclusion, compassion, peace and, above all, a movement for change.

India’s first ‘Protein Day’ being celebrated on 27 February

February 28, 2020
Protein Day

Right to Protein, a national-level public health initiative has released India’s first ‘Protein Day’ on 27th February. The target of the day is to draw public attention, raise awareness, and educate India on the health benefits of protein.

National Science Day observed on 28th February across India

February 28, 2020
National Science Day

National Science Day is observed on 28th February. On this day, Sir CV Raman had declared the discovery of the Raman Effect for which he was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1930. Government of India designated 28 February as National Science Day (NSD) in 1986.

World NGO Day celebrated globally on 27 February

February 27, 2020
World NGO Day

World NGO Day is celebrated globally on 27 February. The day targets to raise awareness about the Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) sector. The day is observed every year to encourage people worldwide who are involved and delicately working for a good cause.

21st February globally celebrated as International Mother Language Day

February 21, 2020
International Mother Language Day

UNESCO celebrated the International Mother Language Day 21st February with a theme “Languages without borders”. The day was celebrated to make people aware about the language, cultural diversity and multilingualism all over the world.