Antyodaya Diwas: Honoring Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Antyodaya Diwas |
| Date | September 25th |
| Purpose | Commemorates the birth anniversary of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya |
| About Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya | |
| Born | September 25, 1916, in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh |
| Role | Co-founder of Bharatiya Jana Sangh (BJS), thinker of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), leader of BJS (1953-1968) |
| Significant Contribution | Founded the state unit of Bharatiya Jana Sangh on September 21, 1951 |
| Antyodaya Diwas Significance | |
| Focus | Upliftment of the last person, integral humanism, social justice, economic equality, self-reliance |
| Government Schemes | Antyodaya Anna Yojana (food grains distribution), rural welfare programs |
| Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana - National Rural Livelihood Mission (DAY-NRLM) | |
| Aim | Create institutional platforms for rural poor to increase income and access financial services |
| Agenda | Cover 7 crore rural poor households, 600 districts, 6000 blocks, 2.5 lakh Gram Panchayats, 6 lakh villages |
| Values | Inclusion of the poorest, transparency, accountability, community self-reliance, phased implementation |
| Key Features | Universal Social Mobilization, Participatory Identification of Poor (PIP), Financial Inclusion, Community Funds, Livelihoods |