Antyodaya Diwas is observed every year on 25 September across India to mark the birth anniversary of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya, former Bharatiya Jan Sangh (BJS) President and noted philosopher.

September 25,2025 marks the 109th birth anniversary of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya.

Antyodaya combines Antya (the poorest) and Udaya (rise), making Antyodaya Diwas a day to celebrate the upliftment of the poorest.

Background:

Declaration: On 25 September 2014 , marking the 98th birth anniversary of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya, the Government of India(GoI) declared 25 September to be observed annually as Antyodaya Diwas.

First Observance: The first Antyodaya Diwas was celebrated on 25 September 2014 .

Skill Development Reform: On the 1st Antyodaya Diwas , the Ministry of Rural D

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