Important Days 25 September 2026
Antyodaya Diwas 2026 Observed on Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya's 110th Birth Anniversary
Why in the News?
Antyodaya Diwas is observed annually across India on September 25 to honor the birth anniversary of the visionary thinker and leader, Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya. September 25, 2026, marks his 110th birth anniversary (born September 25, 1916).
Key Features / Major Points:
Date: Friday, September 24 / September 25, 2026.
Established: Officially declared by the Government of India in 2014.
Meaning of Antyodaya: Translates to "the upliftment of the last person" standing in the socio-economic queue.
Core Objective: Focuses on inclusive growth, human dignity, social justice, and ensuring welfare reach the poorest and most marginalized sections of society.
Integral Humanism: Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya propounded the philosophy of Integral Humanism (Ekatma Manav Darshan), advocating for holistic and harmonious development connecting individual, society, and nature.
Static GK Facts:
Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya:
Born: September 25, 1916 (Mathura, Uttar Pradesh).
Philosophy: Integral Humanism, adopted as the official political doctrine of Bharatiya Jana Sangh in 1965.
Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana (DAY): Flagship central scheme aimed at skill development and livelihood creation for urban and rural poor.
Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY): Launched on September 25, 2014, focusing on building sustainable rural livelihoods through training.
One-Liner Quiz (All Competitive Exams):
Q: Whose birth anniversary is celebrated as Antyodaya Diwas in India every year on September 25?
A: Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya
Q: In which year was September 25 officially declared as 'Antyodaya Diwas' by the Government of India?
A: 2014
Q: Who was the chief proponent of the political philosophy 'Integral Humanism'?
A: Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya