Saturday, April 30, 2022
Friday, April 29, 2022
Ayushman Bharat Diwas - 30 APRIL
Ayushman Bharat Diwas - 30 APRIL
This day is celebrated with the aim to spread awareness among the people in rural areas about the government’s healthcare scheme.
Ayushman Bharat Yojana was started by PM Narendra Modi on 30 April 2018, Since then, 30 April is celebrated as Ayushman Bharat Diwas.
This day is celebrated with the aim to spread awareness among the people in rural areas about the government’s healthcare scheme.
The flagship scheme of the Narendra Modi government was started along the lines of universal health coverage, with the motive to meet one of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) - "leave no one behind."
As per a PTI report, India has operationalised 75,532 Ayushman Bharat-Health and Wellness Centres (HCW) so far despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. The country is on track to functionalise 1.5 lakh HWCs by December this year.
Significance of the day:
Ayushman Bharat ensures that the patients from all parts of the country are benefitted by the healthcare scheme. It aims to provide medical facilities and cashless healthcare benefits to over 10 crore poor and vulnerable families.
The scheme also provides coverage of up to Rs 5 lakh per family per year to its beneficiaries. Ayushman Bharat Diwas celebrates the magnitude of this healthcare scheme, which benefits the most vulnerable section of society.
Here are some wishes to send to your kin on the occasion:
- The country is proudly saying with pride – ‘Saal Ek, Ayushman Anek.’
- Keep your health, save your wealth. Happy Ayushman Bharat Diwas.
- Universal health coverage means that all people should have access to the quality health services they need, when and where they need them without financial hardship. Happy Ayushman Bharat Diwas.
- Health is important to keep your body fit and your mind calm. Spread health awareness, this Ayushman Bharat Diwas.
- Your brain has many talents but it is important for it to be healthy. Happy Ayushman Bharat Diwas.
- Positive attitude helps to keep mental illnesses away! Staying healthy is a key to happiness. This Ayushman Bharat Diwas, pledge to take care of your health.
- Let difficulties know that you are difficult too, Ayushman Bharat Yojana is a step to help you take a holistic approach towards your health.
International Jazz Day - 30 APRIL
International Jazz Day is a beautiful time to celebrate the gift of music and to come together as a community. It’s a chance to listen to a variety of musicians and hear their talents live all around the world.
Learning more about the day will help any musical enthusiast to appreciate all the benefits of listening to jazz. Music lovers from around the world will gather to attend jazz festivals, parties, and events to help celebrate the day and this specific type of music. Now is the perfect opportunity to take up a musical instrument such as the trumpet, saxophone, piano or clarinet and start to make music so one can understand what all the hype is about.
International Jazz Day highlights the ability for jazz to unite people from all walks of life and draw together folks from around the globe. No one is left out, as this day brings together artists, schools, communities, historians, academics, and jazz aficionados to raise awareness around this type of music and educate the public about the roots, impact, and future of jazz. There’s a deep-rooted message attached to this day of celebration, such as reinforcing international cooperation and communication.
It brings to light the need for intercultural dialogue and mutual understanding through one of the best ways possible, music. The power of the music will be apparent when participants view people of all backgrounds, forgetting about their differences and joining together to celebrate jazz. Any adverse circumstances from the past or present are suddenly forgotten or pushed aside, and people begin to focus on friendship, freedom, hope, and dignity instead.
The day itself is intended to promote peace, diversity, respect among different cultures, and highlight the need for human rights and dignity. The music itself addresses the desire for eliminating discrimination and promoting the freedom of expression. Youth are also encouraged to participate by enacting change and helping to foster gender equality. One will have the chance to experience how much life and love emerges when the day kicks off, and musicians from all over begin to jam and play their music.
History of International Jazz Day
It all began in 2011 when the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization declared International Jazz Day as an opportunity to give recognition to jazz music and state its role to unite people all around the globe. It’s been going strong ever since and people look forward to this day each year when music lovers from around the world can share in the experience of listening to and making jazz music.
The idea itself emerged from jazz pianist and UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador Herbie Hancock. Together, the UNESCO Director-General and Hancock chair the event and ensure people from all over come out to participate in the celebration each year. Cities such as Paris, New Orleans, and New York were some of the first to begin to educate the public on the event and draw excitement to Jazz Day.
The Host City goes as far as to organize an All-Star Global Concert which brings together over two-dozen jazz musicians from all parts of the world in or around a historical landmark. It’s interesting to know that the popularity of the day has grown immensely over the years. Now, nearly 200 countries participate in International Jazz Day.
You can visit just about any location and hear and experience jazz music at its finest. You’ll witness artists and onlookers expressing themselves in their own unique and individual way. Cape Town, South Africa is the Host City for 2020, so one should make a note of this if he or she wants to travel and see some of the best musicians perform their music live. Not only will there be music present at the event, but organizers are also planning an extensive educational and community outreach program for people to participate in and as a way for them to expand their knowledge.
How to Celebrate International Jazz Day
There are many ways for how people around the world can celebrate International Jazz Day. There is no right or wrong way to go about it, and all communities may have their unique take and twist on the day. For example, there may be live concerts and events to attend, and people might want to host their own parties.
Not only are there concerts and events taking place internationally, but many will also hold jam sessions and educational workshops and conferences, as well as organize community outreach programs. Anyone can locate and access jazz educational materials from the International Jazz Day website to help them run their event. The public shouldn’t be afraid to insert themselves in the conversation and start an event or discussion around the topic to help create awareness around the day.
The common denominator is that there will be a lot of jazz music to be heard and played. It’s an opportunity for those unfamiliar with this type of music to get more acquainted with it and learn about its roots and history. One can witness people of all ages and backgrounds moving to the music and enjoying themselves while the performers work hard to put on a show that anyone can appreciate.
International Jazz Day is undoubtedly a celebration to be aware of and take part in if a person is looking to expand their horizons and musical knowledge. There’s so much to see and take in around the globe when this day rolls around. There will be no choice but to participate in some sort of event that’s happening in the area. It’s a time to appreciate the musicians and their talents and bring people together to experience this particular type of music without any judgment.
Go ahead and give one of these events or jam sessions a try and see for oneself how engaging jazz music is and witness its ability to bring together people from across the globe and find common ground. Let this year be the year that people let their guards down and allow themselves to experience the day by listening, conversing, and moving their bodies to the wonderful sounds of jazz.
Thursday, April 28, 2022
29 APRIL - International Dance Day
International Dance Day 2022 will be observed on Friday, 29 April 2022. The day is celebrated on 29 April every year all over the world. International Dance Day 2022 is observed to celebrate the different dance forms. The day also marks the birth anniversary of Jean-Georges Noverre, the creator of modern ballet.
International Dance Day came into existence when the Dance Committee of the International Theatre Institute started to recognize it. It is the main partner for the performing arts of UNESCO.
International Dance Day is celebrated to encourage participation and education in dance through events. More people become aware of the various dance forms due to the events held on International Dance Day.
Every year, International Dance Day is observed all across the globe with a unique theme.
International Dance Day 2022: History and Significance
International Dance Day was celebrated on 29 April in the year 1982 for the very first time. It was observed to pay tribute to French dancer and ballet master, Jean-Georges Noverre.
he Dance Committee of the International Theatre Institute of UNESCO wanted to pay tribute to the father of many dance forms, Jean-Georges Noverre. This is the reason why 29 April is observed as the International Dance Day every year.
International Dance Day 2022 Wishes
As the occasion of International Dance Day is near, here are a few wishes you can share with your friends and family:
Dance is the hidden language of our soul. Everybody should dance to express themselves. Happy International Dance Day 2022 to everybody.
Dance is the best form of feeling liberated, it helps everyone to stay stress-free. Happy International Dance Day 2022.
Everybody should dance to express themselves better since it is a language. We all should try to understand the significance of each dance form. Happy International Dance Day 2022 to everybody.
Wednesday, April 27, 2022
28 APRIL - World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2022
History of 28 April
The annual World Day for Safety and Health at Work on 28 April promotes the prevention of occupational accidents and diseases globally. It is an awareness-raising campaign intended to focus international attention on the magnitude of the problem and on how promoting and creating a safety and health culture can help reduce the number of work-related deaths and injuries. This day was declared by the International Labour Organisation (ILO) to focus on preventing occupational accidents and diseases globally.
The ILO celebrates the World Day for Safety and Health at Work on the 28 April to promote the prevention of occupational accidents and diseases globally. It is an awareness-raising campaign intended to focus international attention on emerging trends in the field of occupational safety and health and on the magnitude of work-related injuries, diseases and fatalities worldwide.
With the celebration of the World Day for Safety and Health at Work, the ILO promotes the creation of a global preventative safety and health culture involving ILO constituents and all key stakeholders in this field. In many parts of the world, national authorities, trade unions, employers' organizations and safety and health practitioners organize activities to celebrate this date. We invite you to join us in celebrating this significant day and share with us the activities you organize.
The 28 April is also the International Commemoration Day for Dead and Injured Workers organized worldwide by the trade union movement since 1996. Its purpose is to honour the memory of victims of occupational accidents and diseases by organizing worldwide mobilizations and awareness campaigns on this date.
In 2003, the ILO became involved in the April 28 campaign upon request from the trade union movement. While we honour injured and fallen workers, we appreciate and celebrate that these injuries and fatalities can be prevented and reduced, recognizing it as both a day for commemoration and celebration. Since 2003, the ILO observes the World Day on Safety and Health at Work on April 28 capitalizing on its traditional strengths of tripartism and social dialogue.
28 April is seen as a day to raise international awareness on occupational safety and health among trade unions, employers’ organizations and government representatives alike. The ILO acknowledges the shared responsibility of key stakeholders and encourages them to promote a preventive safety and health culture to fulfill their obligations and responsibilities for preventing deaths, injuries and diseases in the workplace, allowing workers to return safely to their homes at the end of the working day.
The World Day for Safety and Health at Work is celebrated every year on 28 April and aims to prevent occupational accidents and diseases. The day focuses on promoting a culture of safety and health.
What is its significance?
Most of us spend a considerable amount of time at our workplace, which is why it becomes important to maintain healthy standards there so as to avoid any kind of mis-happening at work. To create awareness among people about occupational accidents, World Day for Safety and Health at Work is observed.
This day was declared by the International Labour Organisation (ILO) to focus on preventing occupational accidents and diseases globally. It is basically an awareness-raising campaign that highlights the emerging trends in occupational safety and health.
What is the objective behind the celebration?
The main aim is to draw international attention on the magnitude of the issue so as to promote a healthy work culture and reduce work-related deaths and injuries.
The day also marks the International Commemoration Day for Dead and Injured Workers which is organised all around the world by the trade union movement since 1996. ILO publishes a booklet as well and disseminates information on this issue.
World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2022: What is the theme?
The theme set for this year's World Day for Safety and Health at Work is ‘Act together to build a positive safety and health culture’.
This theme focuses on encouraging workplaces to foster a strong work health and safety culture where everyone contributes to a safe and healthy work environment.
How is the day celebrated?
On 28 April, different organisations including the United Nations, ILO, communities, government bodies and individuals who are advocating for better health at workplace unite together to promote an international campaign of World Day for Safety and Health at Work.
SOURCE - https://www.ilo.org/safework/events/safeday/WCMS_316480/lang--en/index.htm
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