As per a study, Moths are vital to pollination in the Himalayan ecosystem of northeast India. The study highlights 91 species of moths as potential pollinators of 21 plant families in Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh.
The day commemorates the birth anniversary of Sarojini Naidu, the political activist and poet who was an important figure in India's struggle for independence from colonial rule.
Union Minister for Social Justice & Empowerment Dr Virendra Kumar launched the Central Sector Scheme "SMILE: Support for Marginalised Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise".