1. Global Observance
- Worldwide, the 2 nd of October is observed as the International Day of Non-Violence.
- This was announced by UN General Assembly in June 2007.
- Offering of tributes at Raj Ghad (India) and through world wide events such as those in USA, Belgium, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand and Netherlands.
2. Philosophical Legacy
- In South Africa struggles (1893+), Gandhi came up with the term satyagraha.
- Fuses truth (satya) and insistence (agraha)
- Indeed, the visionary world leaders such as Nelson Mandela and Martin Luther King Jr. were inspired.
- Actions of non-violence proven as revolutionary method of justice.
3. Modern Applications
- UNESCO Mahatma Gandhi Institute works towards Education of Human Flourishing.
- The Gandhi hologram technology was featured in Fifth Ahimsa Lecture (2022).
4. Government Programmes based on Gandhian principles.
Swachh Bharat Mission
- India was declared Open Defecation Free on the 2 nd of October 2019.
- 12 crore+ toilets established, 5.66 lakh ODF + villages.
Rural Empowerment
- 10.05 crore women in 90.90 lakh SHGs
- Rs11.10 lakh crore loans disbursed (DAY-NRLM)
Property Rights
- SVAMITVA Scheme: 65 lakh or more property cards were given out.
- 3.2 lakh villages were drone-surveyed.
Khadi Revival
- Production was 4-fold, sales 5-fold.
- 1.94 crore employed (FY 2024-25)
Tribal Development
- PM Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan: Rs79,156 crore expenditure.
- In 63,000 villages, which benefit 5 crore tribal citizens.
Employment Guarantee
- MGNREGA: 3.83 crore households given work (FY 2025- 26)
- 106.77 crore person-days generated
Month: Current Affairs - October 04, 2025
Category: IMPORTANT DAYS