The “Qaumi Ekta Week” (National Integration Week)was observed all over the country, from the 19th to 25th November, 2017.
- The week was observed with a view to foster and reinforce the spirit of Communal Harmony, National Integration and pride in vibrant, composite culture and nationhood.
- ‘Quami Ekta Week’ highlighted the inherent strength and resilience of our nation and also provides an opportunity to reaffirm age old traditions and faith in the values of tolerance, co-existence and brotherhood in a multi-cultural and multi-religious society.
Highlights of Qaumi Ekta Week
- November 19, 2017 was National Integration Day.
- November 20, 2017 was observed as Welfare of Minorities Day
- November 21, 2017was observed as Linguistic Harmony Day. Programmes like Special literary functions and Kavi Sammelans were organized to enable people of each region to appreciate the linguistic heritage of other parts of India.
- November 22, 2017 was observed as Weaker Sections Day and meetings and rallies were organized to highlight programmes
- November 23, 2017 was observed as Cultural Unity Day and cultural functions were organized to present the Indian tradition of unity in diversity
- November 24, 2017 was observed as Women’s Day. The importance of Women in Indian Society and their role in development of nation-building are highlighted.
- November 25, 2017 was observed as Conservation Day and several meetings and functions were organized
