QAUMI EKTA WEEK

Nov. 19, 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

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