Antyodaya Diwas 2025 Observed on 25th September to Mark 109th Birth Anniversary of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya.

Antyodaya Diwas is observed every year on 25th September across India to commemorate the birth anniversary of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya, former President of the Bharatiya Jan Sangh (BJS) and a renowned philosopher. The 2025 observance marks his 109th birth anniversary.

      - The term Antyodaya is derived from Antya (poorest) and Udaya (rise), symbolising the rise and empowerment of the poorest, which is the essence of Antyodaya Diwas.

      - On 25th September 2014, to mark the 98th birth anniversary of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya, the Government of India officially declared 25th September as Antyodaya Diwas to be observed annually.

Main Point :-   (i) The first observance of Antyodaya Diwas took place on 25th September 2014, beginning the tradition of honouring Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya’s vision of upliftment of the marginalised.

      (ii) Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya is remembered for his philosophy of Integral Humanism and his focus on socio-economic upliftment, which continues to inspire Antyodaya-related initiatives in India.