22 December - National Mathematics Day - India

22 December - Birthday of Sreenivasa Ramanujam, a mathematics genius of India.

Prime Minister declared  that 22 December will be National Mathematics Day.
It is the birthday of Sreenivasa Ramanujam, a mathematics genius of India.

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Srinivasa Ramanujan - Biography

Srinivasa Ramanujan (22 December 1887 – 26 April 1920) was a mathematician, who made extraordinary contributions to mathematical analysis, number theory, infinite series, and continued fractions.

Ramanujan independently compiled nearly 3900 results (mostly identities and equations). 

Ramanujan went to Cambridge in 1914. Hardy, his collaborator at Cambridge said Ramanujan could have become an outstanding mathematician if his skills had been recognized earlier. It was said about his talents of continued fractions and hypergeometric series that, “he was unquestionably one of the great masters.” It was due to his sharp memory, calculative mind, patience and insight that he was a great formalist of his days.

G.H. Hardy spoke on some of Ramanujan’s (as yet unpublished) research at the London Mathematical Society at the monthly meeting on 11 June 1914. June 11 is a landmark date for modern Indian mathematics.

He got elected as the fellow in 1918 at the Trinity College at Cambridge and the Royal Society. He departed from this world on April 26, 1920.

In 1918, Hardy and Ramanujan studied the partition function P(n) extensively and gave a non-convergent asymptotic series that permits exact computation of the number of partitions of an integer. Hans Rademacher, in 1937, was able to refine their formula to find an exact convergent series solution to this problem. Ramanujan and Hardy's work in this area gave rise to a powerful new method for finding asymptotic formulae, called the circle method.

He discovered mock theta functions in the last year of his life.For many years these functions were a mystery, but they are now known to be the holomorphic parts of harmonic weak Maass forms.

The Ramanujan conjecture

Ramanujam has many conjectures to his credit

One conjecture has connection with conjectures of André Weil in algebraic geometry that opened up new areas of research. Ramanujan conjecture is an assertion on the size of the tau-function, which has as generating function the discriminant modular form Δ(q), a typical cusp form in the theory of modular forms. It was finally proven in 1973, as a consequence of Pierre Deligne's proof of the Weil conjectures. The reduction step involved is complicated. Deligne won a Fields Medal in 1978 for his work on Weil conjectures.

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Hardy-Ramanujan number 1729

The number 1729 is known as the Hardy–Ramanujan number after a famous anecdote of the British mathematician G. H. Hardy In Hardy's words:

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I remember once going to see him when he was ill at Putney. I had ridden in taxi cab number 1729 and remarked that the number seemed to me rather a dull one, and that I hoped it was not an unfavorable omen. "No", he replied, "it is a very interesting number; it is the smallest number expressible as the sum of two cubes in two different ways."

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The two different ways are

1729 = 1³ + 12³ = 9³ + 10³.

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Some Books on publications by Ramanujan

Srinivasa Ramanujan, G. H. Hardy, P. V. Seshu Aiyar, B. M. Wilson, Bruce C. Berndt (2000). Collected Papers of Srinivasa Ramanujan. AMS. ISBN 0-8218-2076-1.
 It contains the 37 papers published in professional journals by Ramanujan during his lifetime.

S. Ramanujan (1957). Notebooks (2 Volumes). Bombay: Tata Institute of Fundamental Research.

S. Ramanujan (1988). The Lost Notebook and Other Unpublished Papers. New Delhi: Narosa. ISBN 3-540-18726-X.
This book contains photo copies of the pages of the "Lost Notebook".

Problems posed by Ramanujan, Journal of the Indian Mathematical Society.

S. Ramanujan (2012). Notebooks (2 Volumes). Bombay: Tata Institute of Fundamental Research.



http://www.famousscientists.org/srinivasa-ramanujan/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Srinivasa_Ramanujan

Current Mathematics Genius Professor Manjul Bhargava

India Questions Math Genius Professor Manjul Bhargava: Full Transcript
India | NDTV.com | Updated: January 21, 2015

Professor Manjul Bhargava has been awarded the Fields Medal in Mathematics (awarded once in four years only).
https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/india-questions-math-genius-professor-manjul-bhargava-full-transcript-730559

Manjul Bhargava - Lecture at Techfest 2015, IIT Bombay

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Mathematics - Achievements of India

Mathematics in India - 2013 Book by Kim Plofker
Review by David Mumford
American Mathematics Association
http://www.ams.org/notices/201003/rtx100300385p.pdf


Introduction from the book - chapter
http://assets.press.princeton.edu/chapters/s8835.pdf


India as a player in Mathematics
http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-opinion/India-as-a-player-in-Mathematics/article16574923.ece


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https://www.amtionline.com/index

Presents   Distinguished Mathematics Teacher Award to enterprising and pioneering teachers of Mathematics.

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Updated  22 December 2017, 22 December 2014

26 November - World Anti-Obesity Day

OverWeight to Normal Weight - Read my story

Weight Loss Story - Reduction from 80 kg to 60 kg 

http://oldageindia.blogspot.com/2016/12/weight-loss-story-reduction-from-80-kg.html

World Obesity Day - 11 October

World Obesity Day

11 October 2017

WHO

World Obesity Day was launched in 2015 to stimulate and support practical solutions to help people achieve and maintain a healthy weight, and to reverse the obesity crisis. The aim is to increase awareness, encourage advocacy, improve policies, and share experiences.

http://www.who.int/life-course/news/events/2017-world-obesity-day/en/

The campaign reached over six million people in 2016, and with your help can continue to grow year on year.

About World Obesity Federation
World Obesity Federation represents professional members of the scientific, medical and research communities from over 50 regional and national obesity associations. Through our membership we create a global community of organisations dedicated to solving the problems of obesity. Our mission is to lead and drive global efforts to reduce, prevent and treat obesity.
http://www.obesityday.worldobesity.org/


Thunderclap Message for World Obesity Day - 11 October 2017
Very interesting idea to reach large number of people through social media

https://www.thunderclap.it/projects/60935-world-obesity-day

World Obesity Day, 11 October 2017: Theme  "Invest in (Preventing and Reducing) Obesity"

Untreated, obesity is responsible for a significant proportion of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) including heart disease, diabetes, liver disease and many types of cancer.

Investing in the prevention, management and treatment of obesity is a cost-effective action for governments and health services. Investment to achieve the 2025 target set by the World Health Organization to halt the rise in obesity and to achieve a 25% relative reduction in mortality from NCDs.

Weight loss helps in the treatment of BP, Diabetes and Heart Problems. Even for Knee pains

Obesity Facts 2017 - WHO

https://communitymedicine4asses.wordpress.com/2017/10/11/11-october-2017-world-obesity-day-who-updates-fact-sheet-releases-results-of-new-study/

http://who.int/mediacentre/news/releases/2017/increase-childhood-obesity/en/



Apollo Hospitals on Tips to prevent Obesity
https://www.apollohospitals.com/lets-talk-health/international/2016/10/26/world-obesity-day-2016/

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26 November - World Anti-Obesity Day

World Anti-Obesity Day (AOD) is observed in various parts of the world on November 26, with several healthcare organizations  in India and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries participating in it.


In 2001, the Indian Wellness brand VLCC, founded by Mrs. Vandana Luthra, took the first step towards creating the celebration of the day to create awareness about  ill-effects of Obesity and ways to prevent it or reduce the overweight through weight reduction programmes.

2016

http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ani/world-anti-obesity-day-seven-things-which-will-keep-you-flab-free-116112600260_1.html

http://www.hindustantimes.com/health-and-fitness/anti-obesity-day-7-popular-myths-around-obesity-debunked/story-hIFjYVqPxJlfEeIrJgn5IO.html

http://mediainfoline.com/brand/vlcc-celebrates-15-years-of-anti-obesity-day-with-standup-india-campaign-to-battle-obesity/


2015

Stand Up at least Three Hours a Day

Stand Up India, is a public awareness campaign that seeks to make people aware of the dangers of prolonged sitting, urging them to be more active. People who sit for 6-7 hours every day are at an increased risk of diabetes, heart disease, cancer and shorter life spans as well as becoming overweight.  A report published in the Annals of Internal Medicine in January 2015 finds that long hours of sitting increases an individuals risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes and cancer. Standing for at least one-fourth of the day decreases this risk, observes a research by the American Cancer Society in collaboration with The Cooper Institute, the University of Texas and the University of Georgia. Standing for an hour can help burn approximately 50 extra kilo calories. So by standing for two hours a day (extra 100 calories burn) for a year one can lose more than 36,500 calories (that is walking at least 15 to 186 marathons), or nearly five kgs.

Vandana Luthra made the appeal: "I urge you to stand up for your health. Log on to www.orangepledge.com and take the Orange Pledge if you agree to stand up against obesity.



http://www.sify.com/news/stand-up-india-vlcc-launches-nationwide-campaign-to-fight-obesity-news-default-plyqfkfghhefd.html

http://www.vlccwellness.com/India/orangepledge/


Creative Way to Stand Up and Work

http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/jobs-careers/anti-obesity-day-november-26/162389.html


Updated 27 November 2017, 26 November 2016

The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty - 17 October

The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty has been observed every year since 1993, when the United Nations General Assembly, by resolution 47/196, designated this day to promote awareness of the need to eradicate poverty and destitution in all countries. Poverty eradication remains at the core of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and the development of the new Sustainable Development Goals.

http://www.un.org/en/events/povertyday/



2017

This year marks the 25th anniversary of the declaration by the General Assembly, in its resolution 47/196 of 22 December 1992, of 17 October as the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty. This year also marks the 30th anniversary of the Call to Action by Father Joseph Wresinski — which inspired the observance of October 17 as the World Day for Overcoming Extreme Poverty — and the recognition by the United Nations of the day as the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty.

2017 theme — Answering the Call of October 17 to end poverty: A path toward peaceful and inclusive societies

The Call to Action recognizes the need for building an alliance with citizens from all backgrounds to end poverty.

Build an alliance with citizens from all backgrounds to end poverty.

2015 Theme:
Building a sustainable future: Coming together to end poverty and discrimination

The 2015 observance of the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty is a special one, as it comes on the heels of the adoption of Transforming our world: the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The Agenda, which succeeds the Millennium Development Goals, contains 17 new and ambitious goals – foremost among them, to “end poverty in all its forms everywhere".



Goal 1. End poverty in all its forms everywhere
1.1 By 2030, eradicate extreme poverty for all people everywhere, currently measured as people living on less than $1.25 a day

1.2 By 2030, reduce at least by half the proportion of men, women and children of all ages living in poverty in all its dimensions according to national definitions
1.3 Implement nationally appropriate social protection systems and measures for all, including floors, and by 2030 achieve substantial coverage of the poor and the vulnerable
1.4 By 2030, ensure that all men and women, in particular the poor and the vulnerable, have equal rights to economic resources, as well as access to basic services, ownership and control over land and other forms of property, inheritance, natural resources, appropriate new technology and financial services, including microfinance
1.5 By 2030, build the resilience of the poor and those in vulnerable situations and reduce their exposure and vulnerability to climate-related extreme events and other economic, social and environmental shocks and disasters
1.a Ensure significant mobilization of resources from a variety of sources, including through enhanced development cooperation, in order to provide adequate and predictable means for developing countries, in particular least developed countries, to implement programmes and policies to end poverty in all its dimensions
1.b Create sound policy frameworks at the national, regional and international levels, based on pro-poor and gender-sensitive development strategies, to support accelerated investment in poverty eradication actions

https://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/post2015/transformingourworld

Updated 17 October 2017, 17 October 2015

29 August - Telugu Language Day - తెలుగు భాషా దినోత్సవం

Telugu Language Day (తెలుగు భాషా దినోత్సవం)

29 August each year

This date is the birthday of the Telugu poet Gidugu Venkata Ramamurthy.


 గిడుగు రామమూర్తి - తెలుగులో వాడుక భాషా ఉద్యమ పితామహుడు
జననం : ఆగష్టు 29, 1863, పర్వతాలపేట గ్రామం, ముఖలింగ క్షేత్రం దగ్గర, శ్రీకాకుళం
మరణం జనవరి 22, 1940


Telugu Bhasha Dinotsavam || Gidugu Venkata Rammoorthy Birth Anniversary
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Paadana Telugu Paata Songs - Juke Box - SP Balasubrahmanyam, Bhudevi

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Telugu Bhasha Dinotsavam 2016 Special Song | by Singer Bhudevi | #TeluguLanguageDay
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గిడుగు రామమూర్తి - వికీపీడియా నుండి

August 21 - World Entrepreneurs’ Day

Appreciate entrepreneurs in all areas of life - Social Development, Knowledge Development, Political Development, Economic Development, Skill Development

Entrepreneurship

Challenging and improving the status quo and solving problems effectively through new products, improved products, and redesigned products at less cost -  new processes,  improved processes, and processes redesigned for less cost (Management and Industrial Engineering)  either starting from customers' needs or abilities of technologies.

August 21 - World Entrepreneurs’ Day

Business schools can invite their alumni to encourage them to become entrepreneurs. Then can invite their alumni who are entrepreneurs to guide their friends regarding the rewards of entrepreneurship and can offer the way to entrepreneurship.

Activities that could be organized on 21st of August could cover conferences teaching constructive ways to challenge and improve the status quo, talks that help young generations to grow as effective problem solvers.

http://www.worldentrepreneursday.org/


The purpose of the World Entrepreneurs’ Day is to create awareness for entrepreneurship, innovation and leadership throughout the world.

WED is the day of founders, managers, producers, contractors, industrialists, innovators, administrators, designers and producers.



Suggested Events and Activities for Institutions

Support World Entrepreneurs' Day by announcing it in your corporate website or magazine; logos and visual communication material are provided free of charge without any licensing fee requirements for this purpose - download the high-resolution World Entrepreneurs' Day Logo.

During WED enterprises are suggested to organize conferences, workshops and meetings regarding leadership, innovation, creativity, design, entrepreneurship and other related topics.

Managers, Entrepreneurs and Administrators are suggested to take their time and invite young leaders to teach them about entrepreneurship and innovation.

Business Schools are suggested to organize conferences to celebrate the World Entrepreneurs' Day by inviting entrepreneurs and  CEOs.

Companies can host and organize; lectures, workshops and seminars focused on business practices and principles; highlight the value of entrepreneurship, the role of innovation within society and provide know-how to younger generations and to public.

Municipal governments are suggested to officially declare 21 August as World Entrepreneurs' Days, this could be done by the city mayor through a proclamation.

Press members and media are suggested to provide coverage within their publications for articles, news and interviews regarding entrepreneurs and their success stories.

Businesses are suggested to provide discounts and promotions during the World Entrepreneur's Day.

Government entities, public authorities and universities are suggested to distribute communicative and instructive materials regarding entrepreneurship and its importance.

Radio and television networks are suggested to prepare programs to highlight the importance of entrepreneurship and provide talk-shows or documentaries to educate the population.

Businesses could organize open door days and tours during the World Entrepreneurs' Days, especially for younger audiences.

Participatory business and innovation activities, local talks, lectures, presentations, workshops and debates could be organized to create both awareness and as a cultural activity to promote entrepreneurship.

Organize local awards for businesses or leadership, both for established businesses and enterprises and for young entrepreneurs.

Create and publish a press release regarding the activities you would organize during the World Entreprenerus' Day.


Suggested Events and Activities for Individuals

Spread the word through your own ways; announce the World Entreprenerus' Day at social networking sites, your webpages, your newsletter, at your workplace etc.

Buy a present or throw a party for your boss on August 21 - World Entreprenerus' Day, and share your events to inspire others.

Use the World Entrepreneurs' Day logos during your events

Teach your kids about entrepreneurship on the World Entrepreneurs' Day at 21st of August.


Small Business Resources - Advice, Help and Resources for Entrepreneurs in Various Countries

USA  -  UK  -  Canada  - Australia - New Zealand - Singapore


India - MSME Sector India - Vision 2020 - 2025 - Support Resources

Japan

2016

Event in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India
https://allevents.in/gandhinagar/world-entrepreneurs-day-erudition/1143251585736488


http://www.inc.com/news/articles/2010/04/world-entrepreneurship-day-lessons.html

http://library.fora.tv/conference/world_entrepreneurship_day_2010

http://library.fora.tv/2010/04/14/Intro_to_World_Entrepreneurship_Day__Amir_Dossal_Keynote

2017

https://enterprisers.in/2017/08/16/world-entrepreneurs-day-august-2017/



Updated 19 August 2017, 21 August 2016

World Humanitarian Day - 19 August

About the Day

World Humanitarian Day falls on 19 August, the day in 2003 when 22 aid workers were killed in a bombing at the UN headquarters in Baghdad. It's a day to commemorate all people who have lost their lives in humanitarian service and to celebrate the spirit of people helping people that motivates this work. This year the World Humanitarian Day project is a month-long campaign of events around the world to raise much-needed funds to continue the effort to help others.

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2017

Address by Secretary General

http://www.un.org/ga/search/view_doc.asp?symbol=S/2017/414

2013

2013 Theme: The World Needs More…


World Humanitarian Day is a time to recognize those who face danger and adversity in order to help others. The day was designated by the General Assembly to coincide with the anniversary of the 2003 bombing of the United Nations headquarters in Baghdad, Iraq.

19 August, 2013 marks 10 years since that tragic event, which claimed 22 lives. This year, the international community will pause to remember those who died, as well as the dozens of aid workers, who have died in the years since.

But World Humanitarian Day is also an opportunity to celebrate the spirit that inspires humanitarian work around the globe.

This year the UN and its humanitarian partners are launching a ground-breaking campaign called The world needs more… This is a first-of-its-kind project that will quite literally turn words into aid.


Updated 19 August 2017,  18 August 2017

15 July - World Youth Skills Day

Learn and Practice - Succeed and Be The Best at Whatever You Want to Do or Are Doing?
http://nraoblogs.blogspot.com/2017/07/how-to-succeed-and-be-best-at-whatever.html

Learning by every person is fundamental in Hindu Philosophy.

Hindu Philosophy which is Vedic Philosophy says Dharma - Artha - Kama - Moksha are the four important attainments for a human being.

Dharma - One meaning is ability to do things. Other meaning is the code of conduct decided by the society through the sayings of saints.
Artha - Using the ability in meaningful way to earn income or produce things valuable
Kama - Using the things produced to take care of oneself.
Moksha - God's grace or favorable judgment which comes from taking care of others and their needs with things you produced.

A person who does not have a skill has wasted his life. It is life without meaning (artha)

The father is the first guru according to Hindu tradition. He trains his family members in professional pursuits. He gives the skill training. Family has responsibility to train their family members.

Society has responsibility. Society used to feed learners in the olden days of India.


Youth skills development became a global agenda in 2014, when the UN General Assembly declared July 15th the World Youth Skills Day.

Recognizing that fostering the acquisition of skills by youth would enhance their ability to make informed choices with regard to life and work and empower them to gain access to changing labour markets,
1. Decides to designate 15 July as World Youth Skills Day;
2. Invites all Member States, the organizations of the United Nations system and other international and regional organizations, as well as civil society, including youth-led organizations, to commemorate World Youth Skills Day in an appropriate manner, in accordance with national priorities, including through education, campaigns, volunteering and public awareness-raising activities;
73rd plenary meeting
18 December 2014


2017 Events, Programmes, and Activities

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UNESCO-UNEVOC

World Youth Skills Day 2017 - Youth in STEM

United Nations Program at New York
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United Nations



http://www.un.org/en/events/youthskillsday/events.shtml

29 April - International Dance Day

International Dance Day was created by the Dance Committee of the International Theatre Institute ITI, the main partner for the performing arts of UNESCO in 1982.

Contact Office in Paris

International Theatre Institute ITI
UNESCO Office
UNESCO, 1 rue Miollis
75732 Paris Cedex 15, France

Contact Headquarters

International Theatre Institute ITI
ITI Headquarters
1332 Xinzha Road, Jing´an,
Shanghai, China 200040
Tel: +86 21 6236 7033
Fax: +86 21 6236 3053
info(at)iti-worldwide.org


Dancing Songs For Children | International Dance Day With Shemaroo Kids
Shemaroo Kids

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India - Dances

Bharata Natyam

Bharatanatyam Dance Performance - Thillana - Kedaram - Ramya Ramnarayan
Geethanjali - Learn Music and Dance
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Bharatanatyam Dance Lessons | Basic Steps For Beginners | Easy To Learn | Srekala Bharath
Geethanjali - Learn Music and Dance
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Kathak

2014

Tiger Shroff shows off his moves on International Dance Day | Part 1
Bollywood Life
29 April 2014

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Important Health Related Days

IMPORTANT HEALTH DAYS OBSERVED

MONTH DATE                         Observed as
Jan 30                 World Leprosy Eradication Day
Feb. 4                 World Cancer Day
12                       Sexual & Reproductive Health Awareness Day
March 6             Glucoma Day
8                         International Women’s Day
11                       No Smoking Day
12                      World Kidney Day
15                      World Disabled Day / World Consumer Rights Day
16 Measles Immunisation Day
22 World Day for Water
24 World TB Day
April 7 World Health Day
17 World Haemophilia Day
19 World Liver Day
22 Earth Day
25 World Malaria Day
May 6 World Asthma Day
8 World Red Cross Day
9 World Thalassaemia Day
12 World Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Awareness Day/International Nurses day
19 World Hepatitis Day
28 International Women’s Health Day
31 Anti-tobacco Day/World no tobacco Day
June 5 World Environment Day
8 World Brain Tumor Day
14 World Blood Donation Day
July 1 Doctors Day (In India)
11 World Population Day
29 ORS Day
Aug 1-8 World Breast Feeding Week
25th Aug – 8
th Sept. Eye Donation Fortnight
Sept. 1 to 7 National Nutrition week
12 World Oral Health Day
21 World Alzheimer’s Day
26 World Day of the Deaf
28 World Heart Day / World Rabies Day
Oct. 1 International Day for the Elderly
2 National Anti Drug Addiction Day
10 World Mental Health Day
12 World Sight Day (Thursday of October Every Year)
12 World Arthritis
16 World Food Day
17 World Trauma Day
20 World Osteoporosis Day
21 World Iodine Deficiency Day
24 World Polio Day
26 World Obesity Day
29 World Stroke Day
30 World Thrift Day
Nov. 2 World Pneumonia Day
10 World Immunisation Day
14 Diabetes Day
18 World Epilepsy Day
19 World COPD Day
15 to 21 New Born Care Week
Dec. 1 World AIDS Day
2 National Pollution Prevention Day
3 International Day of Disabled Persons
9 World Patient Safety Day


http://cbhidghs.nic.in/writereaddata/mainlinkFile/Important%20Health%20Days.pdf


Indian Government wants to eliminate
TB by 2025

https://scroll.in/pulse/828282/the-government-still-needs-to-find-the-money-to-eliminate-tb-and-kala-azar

15 January - Army Day India

Army Day is celebrated on 15 January every year in India to mark the day  Lieutenant General  K. M. Cariappa's taking over as the first Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army from Sir Francis Butcher, the last British commander, in 1948.

The day is celebrated in the form of parades and military shows in national capital as well as all 6 Army Command headquarters.

Lt. Gen. Cariappa rose to the rank of Field Marshal subsequently.

Indian Army Official Site

2017 India Army Day

Pm Modi to people of India: Remember the sacrifices made by the army, they put their lives at risk so that the citizens can live peacefully.
http://indianexpress.com/article/india/narendra-modi-salutes-soldiers-veterans-on-army-day-4474981/

2017 Indian Army Day: Interesting facts on our defending wall

2016 Indian Army Day

Army Day Parade

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2015 India Army Day

Source: http://pib.nic.in/photo//2015/Jan/l2015011561174.jpg

The Chief of Army Staff, General Dalbir Singh in a group photo with the Women Marching Contingent on the occasion of 67th Army Day, in New Delhi on January 15, 2015.


2015

PM awards young innovators in the Indian Army, on the occasion of Army Day

In a unique initiative aimed at recognizing and awarding innovation among youth, the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today presented Certificates of Excellence to eight young innovative officers of the Indian Army. The certificates were presented to the officers for unique innovations done by these officers, in areas such as reconnaissance, monitoring and greater facilitation for soldiers in combat conditions.

The certificates were presented by the Prime Minister, to these innovators during the "at-home function" at the residence of the Chief of Army Staff, on the occasion of Army Day. The Defence Minister Shri Manohar Parrikar was also present.

The innovators also explained their work to the Prime Minister, through working models and exhibits, in the presence of the Chief of Army Staff.

This is the first time that such efforts on the part of Army officers have been recognized at this highest level.

While presenting the DRDO awards in August 2014, the Prime Minister had called for involving youth in defence research related activities in a big way, to ensure that India remained abreast of global technological advancements in the field. The Prime Minister had also encouraged DRDO to connect with the ultimate end-user of its products – the soldier. He had said the soldier can suggest many practical innovations in defence technology.

Prime Minister has also observed that occasions like the Annual Day of the three Services (Air Force Day, Army Day and Navy Day) should be occasions not merely to celebrate the service of our Armed Forces in the defence and security of our nation, but also to organize events to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the Armed Forces. Such events could include recognition of members of the Services who have made innovative contributions in areas like defence management, estate management, environment, finance and expenditure, design of defence equipment, papers on defence strategies etc.

http://pib.nic.in/newsite/erelease.aspx?relid=114677

2012 Army Day Photoes - India Today

2011 Army Day
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Updated on 15 January 2017,  16 January 2015