Eat Right Creativity Challenge

 

World Food Day 16 October 2021

Eat Right Creativity Challenge

The  Eat Right Creativity Challenge aims to tap the creative talent of students and enable them to inculcate healthy dietary habits starting young. The competition aims to encourage schools to create an environment of healthy and safe food to engage, excite and enable students to inculcate habits on food and nutrition. The competition will be from 11th Oct - 20th Oct 2021.

THE CHALLENGE

 ‘Eat Right Creativity Challenge’ comprises of competitions to be held for school students in two categories, namely

  1. Eat Right Poster Competition 

2. Eat Right Photography Competition. 

A. Eat Right Poster Competition 

1) Competition to be held at 2 levels,

          a. Level  Class 3-5 

          b. Level  Class 6-8

Theme -  ‘Eat Safe, Eat Healthy’ includes healthy balanced diet, eating local seasonal foods, minimizing consumption of foods high in fat, salt and sugar, eliminating trans fats from our diet, prevent food loss and food waste, conserve water, use of safe and sustainable packaging.

B. Eat Right Photography Competition

 1) Competition to be held at one level, 

            a) Level 1: Class 9-12

Theme- ‘Food Safety during COVID 19’ include personal and surrounding hygiene, hygienic and sanitary practices, food safety and nutrition to prevent spread of Covid-19 disease.

All entries would be required to mention creative title, participant's name,  class and section.

Last date for all entries is on or before 20th Oct 2021

Indian Air Force Day October 8, 2021

                               Indian Air Force Day 2021

India observes Indian Air Force Day every year on October 8 because, on this day, the Air Force in India was officially raised as the supporting force of the Royal Air Force of the United Kingdom in 1932. Every year, Indian Air Force Day is celebrated at Hindon Air Force Station, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh. The celebrations are marked in the presence of the IAF chief and senior officials of the three-armed forces.

On this day, the most crucial and vintage aircraft put up a magnificent show which is displayed in the open sky.

History of Indian Air Force Day

Also known as ‘Bharatiya Vayu Sena’, the Indian Air Force was established in the country on October 8, 1932, by the British Empire. The first operational squadron came into being in April 1933. However, it was only after the participation in World War II, that the Air Force in India came to be known as the Royal Indian Air Force.

The Air Force in India was officially raised in 1932 as the supporting force of the Royal Air Force of the United Kingdom. Since then, the day has been celebrated every year as Indian Air Force Day.

Indian Air Force Day 2021: Significance and importance

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is the air arm and a crucial organ of the Indian armed forces which plays a vital role in the wars fought by the country. Its primary mission is to secure Indian airspace and conduct aerial activities during armed conflicts within nations.

The Indian Air Force has taken part in several wars since independence, including four wars with Pakistan and one with the People’s Republic of China.

Interestingly, the Indian Air Force not only safeguards Indian territory and national interests from all threats but also provides support during natural calamities in the country. Hence, the day is celebrated to honour and recognise the selfless efforts of our jawans and the entire force.

Indian Air Force Day 2021: Theme

The celebrations on Indian Air Force Day are marked every year with a unique theme. Last year, the theme was “the untiring efforts and supreme sacrifices of its personnel”. Meanwhile, in 2019, the nation witnessed the theme of “know your Air Force”.

Some interesting facts about the Indian Air Force (IAF)

As India commemorates Indian Air Force Day 2021, we bring to you some interesting, lesser-known facts about the IAF.

- The Indian Air Force (IAF) is ranked the fourth largest operational air force in the world. Only the US, China and Russia are ahead of India.

- The motto of the Indian Air Force is ‘Nabham Sparsham Deeptham’, which literally means ‘Touch the Sky with Glory’. Interestingly, IAF has taken its motto from the eleventh chapter of the Bhagavad Gita.

- The Indian Air Force employs over 1,400 aircraft and about 170,000 personnel.

- Hindon Air Force station, situated in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, is the largest airbase in entire Asia. It is also the 8^th largest in the world.

- IAF has always taken part in relief operations during natural calamities in the country, including the Gujarat cyclone (1998), the tsunami (2004) and floods in North India. However, IAF made a world record while rescuing civilians stranded during the Uttarakhand flash floods. The mission was named ‘Raahat’ during which the IAF rescued about 20,000 people.

- IAF has also been an important part of various operations such as Operation Poomalai, Operation Vijay, Operation Meghdoot and more.

- IAF even works with the United Nations in peacekeeping missions.

- IAF has included a significant number of women fighter pilots, women navigators and women officers who provide their services to the Indian Air Force. Even the Rafale fleet of the IAF has a woman fighter pilot.

Gandhi Jayanti 2021

 Gandhi Jayanti 2nd October 2021

Gandhi Jayanti is celebrated on October 2 every year to mark the birth anniversary of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, popularly known as Mahatma Gandhi. Known as the 'Father of the Nation', the ideologies, struggles and kindness of Gandhi drove India to its independence. One of the most prominent leaders of India's independence movement, Gandhi was the man behind non-violent civil disobedience.

This year will mark the 152nd birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi and the entire world observes this day as 'Gandhi Jayanti'. It is a national holiday in India to honour the legendary leader without whom India wouldn't have tasted independence. The United Nations also observe Gandhi Jayanti as 'International Day of Non-Violence' every year.

Gandhi played a key role in India's freedom movement and his philosophies towards India have impacted people's lives. His method of non-violence inspired many civil rights movements in the world and he also fought to bring significant changes in society.

Why is Gandhi Jayanti observed?

Gandhi Jayanti is observed to honour and pay rich tributes to the Father of the Nation and on this day, people remember his invaluable contributions to India's freedom struggle and independence movement. His path-breaking principles of ahimsa and swaraj are observed across all the institutions in India. People celebrate his teachings through various initiatives that can lead to the betterment of our surroundings, the city and eventually the country.

Gandhi Jayanti quotes:

On the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, we bring to you some quotes of Mahatma Gandhi that you can share with your loved ones to spread positivity and inspire them.

-“A man is but the product of his thoughts. What he thinks, he becomes.”

-“The greatness of humanity is not in being human, but in being humane.”

-“Earth provides enough to satisfy every man's needs, but not every man's greed."

-Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.

World Rivers Day 26 September, 2021

World Rivers Day

World Rivers Day is observed every year on the fourth Sunday of September. It is celebrated to raise public awareness about the rivers and the importance of all of the waterways around the globe. It highlights the many values of rivers and strives to increase public awareness and encourages the improved stewardship of rivers around the world.

The plants and animals surrounding the river and canyon would not thrive and be as beautiful as they are if our rivers were polluted. This day is celebrated to ensure that these important bodies of water are celebrated and appreciated as they should be.

Rivers are healthy freshwater environments that supply water for drinking, growing crops, manufacturing, energy, and transport. Rivers are vital for people and wildlife it needs careful management because there’s not always enough to go around. It is a day that highlights the importance of rivers, aiming to heighten awareness and encourage people to preserve our important and beautiful rivers.

World Rivers Day history

In 2005, the United Nations launched the Water for Life Decade to help create a greater awareness of the need to better care for our water resources. Following this, the establishment of World Rivers Day was in response to a proposal initiated by internationally renowned river advocate, Mark Angelo.

List of major Indian rivers

The major Himalayan rivers are the Indus, Ganga, Yamuna, and the Brahmaputra. The major Peninsular rivers are Mahanadi, Godavari, Krishna, and Kaveri.

1. Ganga
2. Yamuna
3. Kosi
4. Brahmaputra
5. Narmada
6. Indus
7. Godavari
8. Krishna
9. Kaveri
10. Tapti (Tapi)
11. Sutlej
12. Chambal
13. Beas
14. Tungabhadra
15. Sabarmati

Importance of rivers

Rivers have been extremely helpful to men in all parts of the earth from the very early times. They provide water to slake the thirst of men, to fertilize their lands, to provide a means of communication for the goods that transport from place to place, provides food, energy, recreation, and of course water for irrigation and for drinking. Rivers provide us with fresh drinking water. It is one of the biggest sources of freshwater.

Around 96% of the water body consists of saline water which cannot be consumed by humans. We need to rely heavily upon the rivers for drinking water.

Rivers influence not only the place but also the people, their customs, practices, tradition, and lifestyle. Rivers not only provide water for their domestic needs and agricultural purposes but also enable the people to move from place to place through the water path.

So on the occasion of Water River Day 2021 we are Organised 

Quiz on "Conserve Water"

                                         

INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE

INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE 21,SEPTEMBER 2021

The International Day of Peace (or World Peace Day) celebrated annually on September 21 is devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace, both within and among all nations and peoples. At a time when war and violence often monopolize our news cycles, the International Day of Peace is an inspiring reminder of what we can create together. Peace. Let’s give it a chance!

HISTORY OF INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE

In 1981, the United Nations General Assembly declared the third Tuesday of September as International Day of Peace. This day coincided with the opening day of the annual sessions of the General Assembly. The purpose of the day was and still remains, to strengthen the ideals of peace around the world.

Life is better in a world where peace exists and, today, we look to those who have been peacemakers and peacekeepers to learn what we can each do individually to make the world a more peaceful place.

 HOW TO OBSERVE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE

1. Observe the global “Minute of Silence”

   In 1984, the Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) Pathways to Peace inaugurated the Minute of Silence. At noon in each time zone, this observance of silence creates a “Peace Wave” around the world. Individuals, organizations, communities, and nations are invited to participate in this shared and practical act of peace-building.

2. Host a global peace feast

   Bring people together with a 'global' potluck, encouraging your friends and neighbors to share a unique dish from various countries or cultures. Breaking bread together is one of the oldest yet most effective ways to bring peace into your life. Interfaith and intercultural discussions can make the evening even richer.

3. Foster peace through education

   Let peace begin at home with you and your family. Teach your children key concepts that promote peace such as conflict-resolution, peaceful dialogue, consensus-building, and the choice of non-violence.

4. 5 FACTORS THAT PROMOTE A CULTURE OF PEACE

1. ​Seek to understand

   Around the world, we are more alike than different; seek common ground, understand and value the differences you find in the people you meet and cultures you experience different from your own.

2. ​Promote economic and social stability

   Eliminating poverty, food insecurity, and social injustice leads to a stronger culture of peace because it removes common causes of unrest and violence.

3. ​Respect all human rights

   ​At the core of peaceful relations is the belief that all humans are valuable - no one group being better than another; see how you can contribute to this understanding in your sphere of influence.

4. ​Advocate for equality

   Support the advancement of women in society through political and economic initiatives; actively oppose violence against women and girls in your community and promote the elimination of discrimination in the workplace.

5. Choose democratic principles

   ​Encourage the democratic participation of all peoples in your community so that every voice is heard in civic decision-making and corruption in political leadership and operations is eliminated.

6. WHY INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE IS IMPORTANT

7. It connects us to each other

   Nations and communities around the world struggle with poverty and disease, education, and healthcare. The International Day of Peace reminds us that regardless of where we come from or what languages we speak, we are more alike than we are different.

8. It reminds us to believe in something bigger than ourselves

   We can get caught up in the day-to-day of work and family. But sometimes, it's healthy to reflect on how communities and nations need to get outside our comfort zones. We can have peace when we make an effort to see someone else's perspective or, put another way, to "walk a mile in their shoes."

9. It demonstrates that small actions can make big impacts

   We can all contribute to the worldwide culture of peace be that through prayer, advocacy, education, and respecting others. If each of us did one small thing to bring about peace, even each week, think of the global impact this would have!

World Oceans Day 2021

 World Oceans Day 2021: Theme, history

No water, no life. No blue, no green. On World Oceans Day, the world joins hands to protect the largest water body surrounding us, which is an integral part of human lives, the oceans.

World Oceans Day is celebrated annually on 8 June to remind us of the important role of the oceans in sustaining our livelihoods and the necessity to prevent them from destruction. According to the United Nations (UN), oceans are the lungs of our planet and a major source of food and medicine, and a critical part of the biosphere.

World Oceans Day is observed to highlight the importance of water bodies as they provide shelter to countless fauna and flora which provide us with life-saving oxygen. Furthermore, it is celebrated to generate awareness about human activities like dumping plastic pollution, garbage disposal, oil leaks to send a message to save the oceans.

Theme for World Oceans Day 2021

The theme for World Oceans Day 2021 is 'The Ocean: Live and Livelihoods'. This year's annual event will stress the importance of the wonder of the ocean and how it is our life source, supporting humanity and every other organism on Earth.

History of World Oceans Day:

The Oceans Institute of Canada brought the idea of celebrating global ocean day at the Earth Summit of the UN Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED) in 1992. After 16 years, the UN General Assembly passed a resolution in 2008 to designate 8 June as World Oceans Day.

A year later, the inaugural observance was organised and the theme was 'Our Ocean, Our Responsibility. The idea was proposed to celebrate the ocean and the human connection and to raise awareness about the crucial role of oceans in our lives.

Significance of Global Oceans Day:

As per the UN, World Oceans Day is celebrated to inform the public of the impact of human actions on the ocean and to develop a worldwide movement of citizens for the oceans. It also suggests mobilising and uniting the world's population on a project for the sustainable management of the world's oceans.

World Ocean Day quotes

-One drop of water helps to swell the ocean, none are too small, too feeble, too poor to be of service. Think of this and act”. — Hannah More.

-“Faith is knowing there is an ocean because you have seen a brook.” —William Arthur Ward

             

 

            हिंदी दिवस 14 सितंबर 2021

आज हिंदी दिवस है| हर साल 14 सितंबर को हिंदी दिवस मनाया जाता है| हिंदी दिवस के अवसर देशभर में कई प्रकार के कार्यक्रम का आयोजन किया जाता है और इस दिन हिंदी भाषा को बढ़ावा देने में योगदान देने वाले लोगों को सम्मानित भी किया जाता है| हिंदी दिवस पर स्कूल, कॉलेज आदि शैक्षिक संस्थानों में हिंदी दिवस पर निबंध, कविता, स्लोगन, पोस्टर की प्रतियोगिता का आयोजन किया जाता है| ऐसा करने करने का एक मात्र उद्देश्य हिंदी भाषा के बारे में अधिक से अधिक लोगो को जागरूक करना है|

हर साल हिंदी दिवस 14 सितंबर को मनाया जाता है।  इस दिन ही देवनागरी लिपि में हिंदी को भारत की आधिकारिक भाषा के रूप में अपनाया गया था। साल 1953 में पहली बार हिंदी दिवस का आयोजन हुआ था। तभी से यह सिलसिला बना हुआ है। हिंदी दिवस को मनाने का उद्देश्य हिंदी भाषा की स्थिति और विकास पर मंथन को ध्यान में रखना है। देश में करीब 77 प्रतिशत से भी ज्यादा लोग हिंदी बोलते हैं।

भारत की मुख्य भाषा हिंदी को कब मिली पहचान-

14 सितंबर 1949 को व्यौहार राजेंद्र सिम्हा के 50 वें जन्मदिन पर हिंदी को आधिकारिक भाषा (Official Language) के रूप में अपनाया गया और इसके बाद प्रचार-प्रसार को आगे बढ़ाने के प्रयासों में तेजी आई. भारत के संविधान द्वारा 26 जनवरी 1950 को यह निर्णय लागू किया गया था. भारतीय संविधान के अनुच्छेद 343 (Article 343) के तहत देवनागरी लिपि (Devanagari Script) में लिखी गई हिंदी (120 से अधिक भाषाओं में प्रयुक्त होने वाली लिपि) को आधिकारिक भाषा के रूप में अपनाया गया था. 

सरकारी कार्यालयों और शिक्षण संस्थानों में 15 दिन तक हिंदी पखवाड़ा मनाया जाता है। 14 सितंबर 1949 को संविधान सभा की ओर से हिंदी को आजाद भारत की मुख्य भाषा का दर्जा प्राप्त हुआ था। इसका उल्लेख संविधान के अनुच्छेद 343 (1) में किया गया है। अनुच्छेद के अनुसार भारत की राजभाषा ‘हिंदी’ और लिपि ‘देवनागरी’ है।

क्यों मनाया जाता है हिंदी दिवस-

हिंदी दिवस के मौके पर देशभर के स्कूलों, कॉलेज और शैक्षणिक संस्थानों में कई तरह की प्रतियोगिताओं का आयोजन किया जाता है। हिंदी पूरे विश्व में चौथी सबसे ज्यादा बोली जाने वाली भाषा है। वहीं दूसरी ओर भारत में अन्य कई भाषाएं विलुप्त हो रही हैं। जो चिंतन का विषय है। ऐसे में हिंदी की महत्ता बताने और प्रचार-प्रसार के लिए हिंदी दिवस को मनाया जाता है।

गृह मंत्रालय ने 25 मार्च 2015 के अपने आदेश में हिंदी दिवस पर प्रतिवर्ष दिए जाने वाले दो पुरस्कारों के नाम बदल दिए थे. 1986 में स्थापित इंदिरा गांधी राजभाषा पुरस्कार को बदलकर राजभाषा कीर्ति पुरस्कार’ और राजीव गांधी राष्ट्रीय ज्ञान-विज्ञान मौलिक लेखन पुरस्कार  को बदलकर राजभाषा गौरव पुरस्कार कर दिया गया था.

हिंदी दिवस के अवसर पर केंद्रीय विद्यालय नंबर 1 एयर फोर्स स्टेशन जोरहाट द्वारा विभिन्न प्रतियोगिताओं का आयोजन किया जा रहा है l

कार्यक्रम 

1. हिंदी दिवस/उद्घाटन समारोह 9/14/2021

2.सुलेख प्रतियोगिता 9/15/2021

3. नारा-लेखन 9/17/2021

4. निबंध-लेखन 9/20/2021

5.प्रश्नोत्तरी(छात्रवर्ग) 9/22/2021

6. कथावाचन 9/24/2021

7.पारिभाषिक शब्दावली(शिक्षकवर्ग) 9/25/2021

8.काव्यपाठ प्रतियोगिता 9/27/2021

9.समापन (काव्यपाठ- शिक्षकवर्ग) 9/28/2021

World Literacy Day 2021

 World Literacy Day 2021: Theme, Significance, Background Of The Day

World Literacy Day 2021: The world celebrates International literacy day today. Literacy is the most valuable aspect of human lives and to remind this, World literacy day is observed every year on September 8.

World Literacy Day 2021: Theme Explained

The world has been suffering from a global pandemic in the face of the COVID-19 virus for almost two years and due to this the education and literacy have been hampered a lot. This year, to narrow down the education divide, the United Nations Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has announced to celebrate the International literacy day 2021 under the “Literacy for a human-centred recovery: Narrowing the digital divide” theme.

UNESCO tweeted: “Digital skills have become a key factor to access life-saving information. But over half of the world’s population lack basic skills for computer-based activities. We must step up efforts to expand #literacy and digital skills for all!”

This theme will focus on exploring the opportunities to spread technology-enabled literacy that includes all. No one should be left out from achieving their right to be literate and educated.

World Literacy Day 2021: Why is it important to celebrate ILD?

According to UNESCO, "During the initial phase of the pandemic, schools were closed disrupting the education of 62.3 per cent of the world’s student population of 1.09 billion." Due to the pandemic, the classes were shifted online and this highlighted the pertaining divide of connectivity, infrastructure, and the ability to engage with technology.

International Literacy Day (ILD) 2021 has been celebrated on September 8 since 1966 but today 773 million young people and adults are not literate.

National Sports Day 2021

Celebrated Online National Sports Day 29 August 2021

Sports are important for the physical and mental well being of humans. Individuals who play sports remain healthy. India has produced many sporting legends like PT Usha, also known as Udanpari, Sachin Tendulkar, also known as Master Blaster, and Major Dhyan Chand, also known as 'Hockey Wizard'. 

National Sports Day is celebrated on 29 August every year to commemorate the birthday of Indian hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand. This article sheds light on Indian hockey wizard Major Dhyan Chand, history and significance of National Sports Day. 

Major Dhyan Chand

Widely known as 'Wizard of Hockey', the greatest hockey player of India, Major Dhyan Chand Singh, was born on 29 August 1905 in present-day Praygraj, UP. After getting a basic education, Dhyan Chand joined the Indian army as a soldier in 1922.

Major Dhyan Chand was a true sportsperson and was motivated by Subedar Major Tiwari, who was himself a sports lover, to play Hockey. Dhyan Chand started playing hockey under his supervision.

Due to his outstanding performance in Hockey, Dhyan Chand was appointed as 'Lance Naik' in 1927 and was promoted to Nayak in 1932, and Subedar in 1936. The same year he Captained the Indian hockey team. He went on to become Lieutenant, Captain and was eventually promoted to Major.

Major Dhyan Chand's performance

Major Dhyan Chand was a great hockey player. If a ball stuck in his stick, it scored a goal. This was the reason that once his stick was broken during a match to check whether the stick has any magnet or something else inside it or not.

 केंद्रीय विद्यालय वायु सेना स्थल जोरहाट में आज 11:00 बजे से 1:00 बजे तक National sports day celebrate किया जाएगा ।जिसकी गतिविधियों का विवरण निम्नलिखित है-

1-Message by Principal sir👇

https://youtu.be/BKJIhIYAj1U

2-Speech by PET👇

    https://youtu.be/Kalw8fGpqSE

3-Hockey legend Dhyan Chand.    👇

           https://youtu.be/-8j4tIXiRrw

4-Speech by student👇

https://youtu.be/T_nS5dDdQGA

5-Inspirational message by Guest 👇

https://youtu.be/qcJBi4s1mtM

Vote of Thanks by Vice principal sir👇

https://youtu.be/SdQcSrb4Wjw

Sports Quiz for ix-xii👇

https://docs.google.com/forms/u/1/d/14C-7iuXaIiTU7IQEXlo7tZNkyWqTeIwIoLDPj7Ux7jk/edit?usp=drivesdk&chromeless=1

Sports quiz for vi-viii👇

https://docs.google.com/forms/u/1/d/1c-RdNnVmU4Kq05_YbyKnHFZ-q3Fpzu5nDYYABdZTF-A/edit?usp=drivesdk&chromeless=1

Sports quiz for Primary section👇

https://forms.gle/kcx8gCT7TGGugeed9

Stay safe,Stay healthy,Stay fit,

Thanks 

 

Independence Day 2021

 Independence Day 2021

 ‘Nation First, Always First’ 

Theme for 75th year of India’s Independence

Independence Day 2021 theme: The theme of India’s 75th Independence Day celebrations will be ‘Nation First, Always First’. The country will celebrate its 75th year of Independence at Red Fort from where Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation on August 15, 2021.

All the athletes who won medals at Tokyo Olympics 2020 have also been sent special invites to attend Independence Day 2021.

आज़ादी की कहानी / Aazadi ki Kahani Video Series (NCERT)

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National Librarian Day 12 August

 Celebration of National Librarian’s Day

The National Librarian’s Day celebrated on 12th August 2021 on the 129th birth anniversary of Padmashri Dr. S. R. Ranganathan, the father of Library Science in India.

Short Biography of Padmashri Dr.S.R.Ranganathan

Ranganathan, born on 12th August 1892, came from a moderate background in British-ruled India. He wasb born in the small town of Shiyali (now known as Sirkazhi), in the state of Tamil Nadu in southern India.

Ranganathan began his professional life as a mathematician; he earned B.A. and M.A. degrees in mathematics from Madras Christian College in his home province, and then went on to earn a teaching license. His lifelong goal was to teach mathematics, and he was successively a member of them mathematics faculties at universities in Mangalore, Coimbatore and Madras (all within the span of five years. 

As a mathematics professor, he published a handful of papers, mostly on the history of mathematics. His career as an educator was somewhat hindered by a handicap of stammering (a difficulty Ranganathan gradually overcame in his professional life). The Government of India awarded padmashri to Dr. S.R. Ranganathan for valuable contributions to Library Science.

Five Laws of Library Science:

• Books are for use

• Every reader his/her book

• Every book, its reader

• Save the time of the reader

• A library is a growing organism

August 12th is being celebrated as National Librarian’s Day in India, in remembrance of national professor of library science, Dr S R Ranganathan (1892-1972), who had spearheaded library development in India.

With reference from Dr. S. R. Ranganathan Birography.

This Librarian Day celebrate with post#My Favourite Book on Padlet.

For Teachers and Students

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National Handloom Day 2021

Weaving empowerment, preserving culture

National Handloom Day is commemorated every year on August 7, with the aim to spread awareness of the need to protect our handloom heritage and to empower handloom weavers and allied workers.

Key Highlights

1. Handloom is a symbol of India’s rich cultural heritage.
2. The handloom sector provides livelihood in rural and semi-rural areas of the country.
3. The sector directly addresses women's empowerment.

National Handloom Day is celebrated every year on the seventh of August. On this day 116 years ago, prominent Indian freedom fighters -- Lajpat Rai, Bipin Chandra Pal, Bal Gangadhar Tilak and others -- launched the Swadeshi Movement urging Indians to boycott British-made textiles in favour of homespun products for self-reliance. The spinning wheel soon became a symbol of the mass movement against British rule in India.

In July 2015, the Central government proclaimed August 7 as National Handloom Day. Through this observance, the government aims to honour handloom workers in the country and to empower them with greater opportunities. The day also aims to shine a spotlight on the need to protect our handloom heritage.

Handloom is a symbol of India’s rich cultural heritage, and this sector is one of the largest income-generating sources in the country. It provides livelihood in rural and semi-rural areas of the country. The handloom sector addresses women empowerment as more than 70 per cent of all weavers and allied workers are women, as per the government.

The pandemic outbreak and subsequent shutdowns caused disruption of businesses across the world. The handloom sector has, too, been severely impacted by the crisis unleashed by the virus pandemic. Pandemic-triggered hurdles have led to abrupt interruption to the livelihoods of weavers and allied workers.

There are no signs of swift economic recovery, as the COVID-19 pandemic drags on. We must act to protect the interest of handlooms weavers and our country’s glorious cultural heritage. Financial support, design innovation, product diversification, infrastructure development, skill upgradation, lighting units and access to markets can make a difference to weavers in the country. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged all citizens to buy handloom products and showcase their grandeur by associating with #MyHandloomMyPride.

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