This Antyodaya Diwas highlights the essence of his philosophy that no person in society is allowed to be left behind.
On September 25, every year, Antyodaya Diwas is celebrated in memory of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay’s birthday. He was the founding member of Bharatiya Jana Sangh, which later became the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and the main promoter of Integral Humanism.
History of Antyodaya Diwas
It was in 2014 when for the first time the Government of India declared the birth of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay as Antyodaya Diwas, a day to pay homage to his contributions. As his Antyodaya philosophy-“the rise of the last person”-was all about taking the needs of the most helpless in society into account, he was predisposed to the idea.
Pandit Upadhyay’s views had a great impact on Indian political policies that aspired to achieve self-reliance, equality and the promotion of local government. His approach involved making sure that everyone reaches the same level of satisfaction and success, trying to gain economic and social equity of all social strata.
Importance of Antyodaya Diwas 2024
The basic directive of Antyodaya Diwas is to popularize social and economic equality. It is a time to remember the image of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay provides a vision of a nation where every person is not only required to contribute but is also allowed to do so, in particular, the marginalized can prosper and be a valuable part of building a nation.
Pandit Upadhyay through his philosophy of Antyodaya stressed the importance of things like poverty, illiteracy, unemployment, and the difference of healthcare. Different government and non-government organizations, as well as NGOs, are thus organizing events where they make the public be aware of run development actions and uplift the most vulnerable communities.
FAQs on Antyodaya Diwas 2024
When is Antyodaya Diwas 2024 observed?
Antyodaya Diwas 2024 is observed on September 25.
What is the significance of Antyodaya Diwas?
The day emphasizes the upliftment of society’s most disadvantaged people, promoting Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay’s vision of social justice and inclusive growth.
Who was Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay?
Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay was a prominent Indian political thinker and the founder of the Bharatiya Jana Sangh. He is renowned for his philosophy of Integral Humanism and Antyodaya, which emphasize the welfare of the last person in society.
