QAUMI EKTA WEEK

Dec. 28, 2018

With a view to reinforce the spirit of Communal Harmony, the “Qaumi Ekta Week” (National Integration Week) will be observed all over the country, from 19th November to 25th November, 2018.

Weekly schedule:

The week-long programmes to be observed during Qaumi Ekta Week will be as under:

Date

Day to be observed

Events to be held

November 19, 2018

National Integration Day

Seminars will be organized to emphasize the themes of secularism, anti-communalism and non-violence.

November 20, 2018

Welfare of Minorities Day

Items of the 15 Point Minorities Programme will be emphasized on this day.

November 21, 2018

Linguistic Harmony Day

Programmes like Special literary functions and Kavi Sammelans will be organized.

November 22, 2018

Weaker Sections Day

Rallies will be organized to highlight Govt. programmes for helping SCs/STs and weaker sections.

November 23, 2018

Cultural Unity Day

Cultural functions will be organized for promoting cultural conservation and integration.

November 24, 2018

Women’s Day

 

Role of Women in development of nation-building will be highlighted.

November 25, 2018

Conservation Day

 

Meetings will be held to emphasise the need for awareness and action to conserve the environment.

National Foundation for Communal Harmony (NFCH):

  • NFCH is an autonomous organisation with the Ministry of Home Affairs.

  • The Foundation promotes Communal Harmony. It also provides financial assistance for rehabilitation of children rendered destitute in communal, ethnic or terrorist violence.

  • It organises Communal Harmony Campaign coinciding with the Qaumi Ekta Week and observes the Communal Harmony Flag Day on 25th November.

Source : PIB