| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Event Name | Akshay Urja Day |
| Observed On | August 20 (annually) |
| Established In | 2004 |
| Established By | Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), India |
| Key Objective | Promote renewable energy (solar, wind, biomass) and sustainability |
| Historical Event | Inaugural celebration (2004) featured a human chain by 12,000+ students |
| Key Figures | Dr. Manmohan Singh (then PM) attended the first event |
| Significance | - Promotes renewable energy (solar, wind, hydro, biomass) |
| - Raises public awareness on green energy benefits | |
| - Encourages youth engagement in clean energy innovation | |
| - Supports National Solar Mission and SDGs | |
| 2025 Celebrations | - Competitions in schools/colleges |
| - Awareness rallies | |
| - Collaborations between government & NGOs | |
| Linked to | Birth anniversary of former PM Rajiv Gandhi |
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