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*Akshay Urja Day* or *national renewable energy day* , observed on *20 August* , promotes awareness and *adoption of renewable energy in India* . Started in *2004 by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy* , it encourages clean energy solutions for a sustainable, greener and energy-secure future.

*Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Memorial Day* is a day to remember the legendary freedom fighter who dedicated his life to India’s independence. As the *leader of the Indian National Army (INA),* Netaji inspired countless Indians with his courage, determination and spirit of sacrifice.

*Aadi Pooram (Adipuram* ) is a *sacred Hindu festival* celebrated during the Tamil month of *Aadi* on the *Pooram Nakshatra* . It marks the *birth anniversary of Goddess Andal* , an incarnation of Goddess Lakshmi, and *commemorates Goddess Parvati’s Valaikappu* (Seemantham), symbolizing prosperity, motherhood, and divine blessings.

*World Elephant Day* is observed every year on *August 12* to *raise awareness about protecting elephants from poaching, habitat loss, and human-elephant conflict*. It was launched in *2012* by *Patricia Sims of Canada in partnership with the Elephant Reintroduction Foundation to promote elephant conservation worldwide*.

*National Immunization Awareness Month* is observed every August *to promote the importance of vaccination in preventing diseases and protecting people of all ages*. It was established in *2013 by the National Public Health Information Coalition to encourage timely immunization and improve public health awareness*.

World Lion Day, observed on August 10, began in 2013 through conservation efforts led by Dereck and Beverly Joubert. World Biofuel Day, also observed August 10, has been celebrated in India since 2015 by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas.

*International Traffic Light Day* is observed every year on *5 August* to commemorate *the installation of the world’s first electric traffic signal in Cleveland, Ohio, USA* , on 5 August 1914. The day highlights the *importance of traffic signals in improving road safety, reducing accidents,* and promoting responsible driving and pedestrian awareness.

In *India, Friendship Day* is celebrated on the *first Sunday of August* to honour *friendship* and *appreciate friends* who bring happiness, support, and companionship. It originated in the United States, where Joyce Hall, founder of Hallmark Cards, proposed the first Friendship Day in 1930.