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Commemorations in the month of October

For Festivals Falling in the Gregorian Month of October mapped to Indian Ashwin & Kartika Lunar Months

Commemorations in the month of October

MONTHLY COMMEMORATIONS

Eye Injury Prevention Month

A month-long campaign to raise awareness on the safe practices to prevent eye injuries

Home Eye-Safety Month

A month-long campaign to reevaluate our daily practices and correct any bad habits that may cause eye injury

Medicine Abuse Awareness Month

A month-long campaign to raise awareness about the dangers of misusing prescription and over-the-counter medicines

Health Literacy Month

A month-long campaign to promote the importance of understandable Health Information to all

Medical Ultrasound Awareness Month

A month-long campaign to raise awareness on benefits of ultrasound technology in Healthcare

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

A month-long campaign to raise awareness on prevention, detection, and treatment of breast cancer

Dental Hygiene Month

A month-long campaign to spread awareness about the importance of oral health

Down Syndrome Awareness Month

A month-long campaign to raise awareness on Down Syndrome — A genetic disorder causing developmental and intellectual delays

Physical Therapy Month

A month-long campaign to raise awareness on the benefits of physical therapy

Prenatal-onset GBS Disease Recognition Month

A month-long campaign to increase awareness among care providers, pregnant women, and their families to prevent infant loss

Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month

A month-long campaign to spread awareness about sudden cardiac arrest

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Awareness Month

A month-long campaign to encourage safe infant sleep and prevent SIDS

WEEKLY COMMEMORATIONS

From First Sunday in OCTOBER

Mental Illness Awareness Week

A week-long campaign to increase awareness and educate people about mental illness

Primary Care Week

A week-long awareness campaign to highlight the importance of primary care and bring health care professionals together to discuss and learn about various health issues and challenges

From First Monday in OCTOBER

Malnutrition Awareness Week

A week-long awareness campaign to prevent malnutrition especially among children and women

6th-12th October

Physical Assistant Week

A week-long awareness campaign to recognize the PA profession and its contributions to the nation’s health

12th-20th October

Bone & Joint Health Action Week

A week-long campaign to raise awareness on prevention of Bone & Joint health related problems and their treatment

From Third Sunday in OCTOBER

International Infection Prevention Week

A week-long campaign to raise awareness on the prevention of infection in improving patient safety

Healthcare Quality Week

A week-long campaign to celebrate the contribution of the medical professionals in improving healthcare quality

From Third Monday in OCTOBER

Health Education Week

A week-long awareness campaign to educate people about important public health issues

23rd-31st October

Red Ribbon Week

A week-long awareness campaign for the prevention of alcohol, tobacco, and drug abuse

From Fourth Sunday in OCTOBER

Respiratory Care Week

A week-long awareness campaign to raise awareness on improving lung health

DAYS

First Monday of OCTOBER

World Habitat Day

World Habitat Day is observed on the first Monday of October month throughout the world. It was declared by the United Nations General Assembly in December 1985 and in 1986, the first time it was celebrated across the globe.

Child Health Day

A day to promote strong and healthy growth among children

First Tuesday in OCTOBER

Fruit@Work Day

A day to encourage people eat more fruits to stay healthy

First Wednesday in OCTOBER

Walk & Bike to School Day

A day to promote higher physical activities like walking and biking among children to prevent childhood obesity

Second Thursday of OCTOBER

World Sight Day

World Sight Day is observed on the second Thursday of October month. In 2021, it falls on 14 October. The aim of celebrating World Sight Day is to increase awareness about attention in vision impairment and blindness. 

Third Friday in OCTOBER

Mammography Day

Mammography is the process of using low-energy X-rays to examine the human breast for early detection of breast cancer

1st October

International Day of the Older Persons

International Day of the Older Persons is observed on 1 October every year to raise problems faced by elder persons and to promote the development of a society for all ages. The United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution on 14 December, 1990, and designates 1 October as the International Day of Older Persons.

International Coffee Day

International Coffee Day is celebrated on 1 October every year to recognise millions of people across the world from farmers, roasters, baristas, and coffee shop owners, etc. who do hard work to create and serve the beverage in the consumable form.

World Vegetarian Day

World Vegetarian Day is observed on 1 October annually. It was founded in 1977 by the North American Vegetarian Society (NAVS) and in 1978 was endorsed by the International Vegetarian Union.

2nd October

Gandhi Jayanti

Gandhi Jayanti is celebrated on 2nd October every year to mark the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. He was born on 2 October, 1869 in Porbandar, Gujarat. He is an inspiration in the lives of famous world leaders and our lives also.

International Day of Non-Violence

International Day of Non-Violence is observed on 2 October to mark the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi who had played an important role in India’s Independence. On 15 June, 2007, General Assembly adopted a resolution of establishing the International Day of Non-Violence to spread the message of non-violence including education and public awareness.

Anti-Drug Addiction Day

A day to encourage people to quit drugs, smoking, and alcohol to prevent substance abuse

World NO Alcohol Day

A day to discourage people from drinking by creating awareness on alcohol abuse

3rd October

German Unity Day

German Unity Day is celebrated on 3 October every year to mark the anniversary of the nation’s unification. On 3 October, 1990, the Federal Republic of Germany and the Democratic Republic of Germany were united as one single federal Germany.

4th October

World Animal Welfare Day

World Animal Welfare Day is celebrated on 4 October to raise awareness among people about taking actions worldwide for the rights of animals as well as welfare. It is necessary to improve welfare standards worldwide.

5th October

World Teachers’ Day

World Teachers’ Day is celebrated on 5 October every year in the whole world to commemorate the anniversary of the adoption of the ILO/UNESCO Recommendation concerning the Status of Teachers in 1966. No doubt this Recommendation sets benchmarks regarding the rights and responsibilities of teachers, education, recruitment, employment, etc.

6th October

German-American Day

German-American Day is observed on 6 October every year. This day is celebrated as the German-American heritage.

World Cerebral Palsy Day

Cerebral Palsy is a group of disorders that affect a person’s ability to move and maintain balance and posture

7th October

World Cotton Day

It is observed on October 7 globally to provide an opportunity to recognise the importance of cotton worldwide.

Depression Screening Day

A day to raise awareness about depression through a short, anonymous and free online depression screening test with complete anonymity by qualified mental health professionals

8th October

Indian Air Force Day

Indian Air Force Day is celebrated on 8 October all over India. On 8 October 1932 Indian Air Force Day was established.

9th October

World Postal Day 

World Postal Day is celebrated on 9 October every year to raise awareness among people about the role of the postal sector for people and businesses every day. In 1874, the Universal Postal Union was established in Bern, Switzerland and its anniversary is declared as the World Postal Day by the Universal Postal Union Congress in Tokyo, Japan in 1969.

10th October

World Mental Health Day

World Mental Health Day is observed on 10 October every year to raise awareness about the scale of suicide around the world and the role that each of us can play to help in preventing it. This day is organised by the World Federation for Mental Health. It is also supported by WHO, the International Association for Suicide Prevention, and the United for Global Mental Health.

Period Day

A day to raise awareness about menstrual hygiene and eradicate period poverty

11th October

International Day of the Girl Child

International Day of the Girl Child is observed on 11 October to raise voices for girls and stand up for their rights. 

Janma Jayanti

Nanaji Deshmukh (1916)

12th October

World Arthritis Day

Inflammation of one or more joints, causing pain and stiffness that can worsen with age.

13th October

International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction

International Day for Natural Disaster Reduction is observed annually on 13 October to raise awareness about the risk of disaster reduction. In 1989, the International Day of Disaster Risk Reduction was started by the United Nations General assembly. 

World Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day

A day to raise awareness on prevention, detection, and treatment of Metastatic Breast Cancer

World Thrombosis Day

A day to raise awareness about a blood clot, also known as a thrombus, forming in a blood vessel that blocks or obstructs blood flow

Herpes Awareness Day

A day to raise awareness about the causes, risks, and treatment of different types of herpes infections

14th October

World Standards Day

World Standards Day is observed on 14 October every year to raise awareness among the regulators, industry, and consumers to show the importance of standardization to the global economy.  

Punya Tithi

Dattopant Thengadi (2004)

15th October

Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day

Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day is observed on 15 October annually in the United States. This day is a day of remembrance for pregnancy loss and infant death. It is observed with remembrance ceremonies and candle-lighting vigils.

Global Handwashing Day

Global Handwashing Day is observed on 15 October every year and it was founded by the Global Handwashing Partnership. This day provides an opportunity to design, test and replicate creative ways to encourage people to wash their hands with soap at critical times. In 2008, the first Global Handwashing Day was celebrated. 

World White Cane Day

World White Cane Day is celebrated on 15 October by the National Federation of the Blind. White cane for blind people is an essential tool that gives them the ability to achieve a full and independent life. With the help of a white cane, they can move freely and safely from one place to another.

World Students’ Day

World Students’ Day is observed on 15 October annually to mark the birth anniversary of A.P.J. Abdul Kalam. This day honours and pays respect to him and his efforts in the field of science and technology and also the role of the teacher that he played throughout his scientific and political careers.

16th October

World Food Day

World Food Day is celebrated every year on 16 October to inspire people about healthy diets. On this day Food and Agriculture Organisation was established and launched by the United Nations in 1945.

World Anaesthesia Day

World Anaesthesia Day is celebrated on October 16 to mark the first successful demonstration of diethyl ether anaesthesia in 1846.

Boss Day

National Boss Day or Boss’s Day is celebrated on 16 October to appreciate the works of their employers. The day also acknowledges the hard work, dedication, and challenges faced by the managers or superiors in an organisation.

World Spine Day

It is observed on 16 October to highlights the burden of spinal pain and disability around the world.

World Restart a Heart Day

A day to spread awareness about the fundamentals of CPR

Janma Jayanti

Sita Ram Goel Ji (Born 1921)

17th October

International Day for the Eradication of Poverty

International Day for the Eradication of Poverty is observed on 17 October every year. This day marks the adoption of the Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) on 20 November 1989. 

World Trauma Day

A day to highlight the increasing rate of accidents and injuries causing death and disability and to educate people on avoiding these traumatic events

19th October

World Pediatric Bone & Joint Day

A day to spreads awareness about the impact of musculoskeletal conditions in children

20th October

World Statistics Day

World Statistics Day is celebrated every five years on October 20. The first such day was observed on October 20, 2010. This year the world witnessed the third World Statistics Day. The day was created by the United Nations Statistical Commission to acknowledge the importance of data authenticity and credibility across the globe. 

World Osteoporosis Day

Osteoporosis is a condition in which bones become weak and brittle.

21st October

Police Commemoration Day

The day is observed on October 21 to honour police officials who have made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty. 

Check Your Meds Day

A day to encourage consumers to bring prescription medications and supplements to local pharmacists for review

World Iodine Deficiency Day

A day to create awareness about Iodine Deficiency Disorder and importance of Iodine for the human body

22nd October

International Stuttering/Stammering Awareness Day

A day to raise public awareness of stuttering, which affects 1% of the world’s population

23rd October

Mole Day

Mole Day is observed on 23 October every year. This day commemorates Avogadro’s Number which is a basic measuring unit in chemistry. This day was created to generate interest in chemistry

24th October

United Nations Day

United Nations Day is observed on 24 October every year to mark the anniversary of the UN Charter’s entry into force. Since 1948, this day is celebrated and in 1971 it was recommended by the United Nations General Assembly to observe by the Member States as a public holiday

World Development Information Day

World Development Information Day is celebrated on 24 October every year to draw the attention of the world to development problems and the need to strengthen international cooperation to solve them

World Polio Day

A day to raise awareness for polio vaccination and eradication of polio

Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Day

A day to increase awareness of benefits of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine

Punya Tithi

Dharampal Ji (2006)

29th October

World Psoriasis Day

A skin disease that causes red, itchy scaly patches on the knees, elbows, trunk and scalp etc

World Stroke Day

Stroke is a damage to the brain due to interrupted or reduced blood supply, preventing brain tissues from getting oxygen and nutrients.

30th October

World Thrift Day

World Thrift Day is observed on 30 October every year in India and in worldwide it is observed on 31st October. This day is devoted to the promotion of savings all over the world

World Hypophosphatasia Day

Hypophosphatasia is a genetic disorder characterized by impaired mineralization (calcification) of bones and teeth.

31st October

Rashtriya Ekta Diwas or National Unity Day

Rashtriya Ekta Diwas or National Unity Day is observed on 31 October every year to commemorate the birth anniversary of
Sardar Vallabhai Patel. He had played an important role in unifying the country

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mediINDIA 2023

Themes of Deliberation

Adoption of EHR/EMR by Doctors
Catapulting the Care Continuum

TELE-MEDICINE as a New Normal
Scope, Potential & Impact in the Post COVID19 World

Building the Institution of Doctor-On-Record

Catalyzing Convergence of Care & Medical Accountability

Integrating Allopathy with AYUSH et al

Opportunities & Obstacles

Affordability of Healthcare
Creating a Government – Industry – Civil Society Compact

Impregnating Wellness at the Core of Healthcare
The sum & substance of Preventive Medicine

The Emergence of Stand Alone Single Specialty Medical Centres – Birthing, Cardiac, Endocrinology etc.

Affordable Penetration of Critical Care

ePHARMACIES – Bridging the Care Gap

Efficacy & Avenues of Future Expansion

Creating the Fine Balance of Super Specialists and Generalists

Re-balancing Indian Medical Education

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INDIA :: Integrated Development Index

INDIA :: Integrated Development INDEX

Demography – Society – Politics – Economy – Environment – Communications – Sports – Entertainment – Military – Awards

Developmental Discourse is an intertwined one straddled with innumerable complexities and the inherent co-relational & contrasts within. 
Every now and then we see a lot of Media Uproar over the Release of one or the other Global Reports pertaining to one or the other Indices of Development and the political criticism & defence around the same.
One of the best ways to have a bird’s eye view of the Developmental Discourse is to devour through the various developmental indices and establish an advanced level of awareness & appreciation around them to be able to apply them to weave a cogent, comprehensive, consistent narrative. 


ReTHINK INDIA Institute has thereby come up with an INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT INDEX of INDIA encompassing some 143 Indices spread across 29 odd categories clustered into 10 Broader Areas.This Integrated Index is available at www.rethinkindia.org/indiaidiStudents of Class 6-12

are thereby invited to create a team of  peers, seniors & juniors of 10 members (at least one member from each grade)

along with one Faculty Coordinator (preferably Economics) 

making it a Development XI to  Decipher this inherent Dynamics of Development & present their findings in a power-packed presentation weaving an integrated narrative to this effectin front of a Grand Jury tentatively on 
World Development Information Day, 24th of October which incidentally would be commemorated as the Festival of Diwali in India.
Interested Schools can ask their Faculty Coordinator to Join the Whatsapp Group at
https://chat.whatsapp.com/DaoV8f6J3qtDX3iHGrAPx6
to receive the link to the nomination form and get other details pertaining to this initiative…

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