From 11 September - 20 September:
11th September: National Forest Martyrs Day- This day is commemorated to honor those who sacrificed their lives for the protection of India's forests and wildlife. Forest rangers and workers work around the clock to protect forests, wildlife, national parks, sanctuaries, etc. Each year, many rangers and forestry workers lose their lives because of theft, poaching, smuggling, terrorism, animal hunting, etc. This day is therefore an opportunity to salute the forest workers who put their lives in danger and work for the protection of the environment.
In 2013, the Ministry of Environment and Forests officially declared the National day of Forest Martyrs to be celebrated on September 11th.
History: This special day was chosen to celebrate as NFMD because in 1730 the well-known Khejarli massacre took place on that day. Maharaja Abhay Singh of Rajsthan required wood for his palace, he, therefore, ordered the soldiers of his kingdom to cut down the trees in Khejarli village. In the Rajasthan village of Khejarli, members of the Bishnoi group hold the trees in their regard. When the villagers show the trees being removed, they became indignant and objected. It is said that Amrita Devi, a woman, put her hand where the tree should have been when the trees were being cut down. The incident turned out to be a tragedy that got written down in history as Khejrali Massacre. For the sake of trees, many people gave their lives. More than 350 individuals, including the children of Amrita Devi, were slaughtered by Maharaja Abhay Singh's army. When the incident became more adverse than the king ordered his soldiers to stop killing the people. He pardoned the people of the Bishnoi Community and proclaimed that no tree will be cut down and not a single animal will be killed in the vicinity surrounded by the people of the Bishnoi Community.
14th September: Hindi Diwas- The 14th of September is observed as Hindi Diwas each year. To demonstrate our administration of the Hindi language, we celebrate Hindi Diwas. One of the most significant and popular languages in India is Hindi. Although India celebrates World Hindi Day on the 14th of September, the rest of the world celebrates it on January10. Hindi Diwas serves as a reminder to the populace that Hindi is the national tongue. Around 420 million people speak it as a second language. The first Prime Minister of India, Jawaharlal Nehru, declared September 14 to celebrate Diwas.
History: Following India's Independence, the nation started to celebrate Hindi Diwas. On September 14, 1949, the Indian Constitution declared Hindi to be the country's official language. Beohar Rajendra Simha was instrumental in getting Hindi written in Devnagri script and declared the official language of India by the Constituent Assembly. Hindi Diwas is observed on September 14 in honor of Beohar Rajendra Simha, who was born on that date in 1916.
Hindi was adopted under Article 343 of the Indian Constitution. India celebrated the inaugural Hindi Day on September 14, 1953.
Significance: India celebrates Hindi Diwas to raise awareness of the value of the Hindi language. The importance and value of Hindi Diwas should be understood by all citizens, but especially by the younger generations. Currently, the majority of individuals favor utilizing English over Hindi. Young people's tendency is primarily toward English, which needs to be stopped. To raise awareness of Hindi Diwas and the Hindi language, initiatives and programs are set up in schools, colleges, workplaces, and organizations. Every year, the Ministry of Home Affairs Department of Offical Langauge in Delhi observes Hindi Diwas.
Important Facts about Hindi Diwas;
-The Persian word Hind, which means "Land of the Indus River", is the source of the English name Hindi.
-Hindi and English are the two most widely used languages in India.
-The Constitution's Article 351 of Part 17 makes it quite clear that action must be done to develop the Hindi language.
-The fourth most widely used language worldwide is Hindi, Spanish, Chinese, and English are the first three.
-Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, New Zealand, the United Arab Emirates, Bangladesh, Mauritius, Tobago, etc. are among the nations that speak Hindi.
-The rules governing the Hindi language are regulated by the Central Hindi Directorate of the Indian government.
-Bihar was the first Indian state to adopt Hindi as its official tongue.
-Amir Khushro wrote and published the first poem in Hindi.
-Atal Bihari Vajpayee, the former Indian Prime Minister, spoke in Hindi before the United Nations in 1977.
15th September: Engineer's Day- On September 15, Engineer's Day is observed to commemorate the birth anniversary of Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya, one of India's greatest engineers. On September 15, nations like Tanzania and Sri Lanka also observe Engineers Day. The day is celebrated to recognize the important role that engineers have played in constructing and modernizing the country. Indis is thought to have the second-highest proportion of engineers worldwide.
History: The birth anniversary of M. Visvesvaraya was declared Engineer's Day by the Indian government in 1968. On September 15, 1861, M Visvesvaraya was born in Karnataka. He was the 19th Diwan of Mysore, the first Indian civil engineer, a renowned scholar, and a statesman. As a child, he lived in a Telugu Brahmin family. He finished his elementary schooling in Bangalore and earned his B.Sc. at the University of Madra. He received his Diploma in Civil Engineering (DCE) from the College of Engineering in Pune, which is the third-oldest engineering college in Asia and affiliated with the University of Bombay.
Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya made contributions to several initiatives including the construction of block systems, the Deccan Plateau irrigation system, the Krishna Raja Sagara dam in Mysore, and the Deccan Plateau irrigation system. An irrigation system with water floodgates was invented and patented by M.Visvesvaraya to increase the water supply level and store water at the Khadakvasla reservoir near Pune. The Tigra Dam in Gwalior, the Krishnaraja Sagara Reservoir, and the KRS Dam in Mysore all now have this irrigation system constructed. He served from 1912 until 1918 as the Diwan of Mysore. He was awarded the Bharat Ratna India's highest accolade, in 1955 for his outstanding service to the country.
Theme: "Engineering for a Healthy Planet-celebrating the UNESCO Engineering Report".
15th September: International Day of Democracy- Every year on September 15th, people all across the world mark the International Day of Democracy.
Purpose: To raise awareness of the value of democracy in a nation. A democracy is a form of government in which citizens elect the government. A nation's democracy can be attributed to several important factors, including human rights, freedom, and free and fair elections. The importance of securing each person's freedom and defending their rights is highlighted by the International Day of Democracy.
History: In November 2007, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) streamed an Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) to recognize a specific day as the International Day of Democracy. The UNGA gave a title to encourage the countries of the world to strengthen their democracies: "Support by the United Nations system of efforts of governments to promote and consolidate a new of restored democracy". Democracy is a concept that originated in Ancient Greece.
On September 15, 2008, the first International Day of Democracy was observed.
Significance: To help people comprehend democracy's tenets, the International Day of Democracy is observed. The Greek terms "demos", which means "people" and "Kratos", which means "power", are the roots of the English word democracy. Or, to put it another way, democracy is the power of the people. Abraham Lincoln is credited with the classic adage, "Democracy is Of the People, By the People, for the People". On the International Day of Democracy, the contribution of the populace to democracy should be honored. The nation's government is in charge of defending the interests and fundamental rights of its people. International Democracy Day serves as a reminder to all governments that stronger regulations are necessary to raise the standard of living for their citizens. Members of parliaments from around the world host competitions, workshops, debates, and other events.
Theme: "Importance of media freedom to democracy, peace, and delivering on the Sustainable Development Goals".
17th September: World Patients Safety Day- World Patient Safety Day is one of the 11 global health projects that the WHO supports. Incidents of patient injury brought on by negligence and dangerous pharmaceutical procedure are the main causes of patient mortality globally. When insufficient pharmaceutical systems and human factors like fatigue, adverse environmental conditions, or staff shortages jeopardize the safety of the medication usage method, drug mistakes occur. This could result in harm, impairment, or even death. Healthcare providers can improve patient safety by using specific safe practices when giving care.
History: World Patient Safety Day is one of the WHO's International health holidays. The 72nd World Health Assembly enacted the resolution titled "Global action on patient safety" to create in 2019. Its objectives are to increase public participation and awareness, advance global knowledge, and inspire Member States to act jointly to enhance patient safety and reduce patient harm. The campaign was inspired by the yearly global ministerial meetings on patient safety that began taking place in 2016. Significant international parties showed strong commitment and support.
Theme: "Medication without harm".
Objectives:
-Advocate prompt action to improve drug safety and raise global awareness of the enormous burden of pharmaceutical-related harm caused by medication errors and hazardous practices.
-Engage key partners and stakeholders in initiatives to stop drug errors and lessen medication-related damage.
-Encourage patients and their families to active participation in the medication's safe administration.
-The WHO Global Patient Safety challenges: Medication without harm should be scaled up.
Significance: The purpose of World Safety Day is to promote cooperation and shared participation among all healthcare system stakeholders to improve patient safety. Patients Safety emphasizes the importance of reducing or limiting the risks, errors, and avoidable suffering suffered by healthcare patients. adopting safe practices like granting patients access to medical records and notes, directly involving patients and their caregivers in decision-making when providing healthcare services, and making sure they are well informed of their options for both diagnosis and treatments are all ways to increase patient safety.
