FACULTY OF ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES, VMRF - DU

SCHOOL OF ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES

AARUPADAI VEEDU INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, CHENNAI CAMPUS

Old Mahabalipuram Road, Vinayaka Nagar,
Paiyanoor, Chennai - 603 104

SCHOOL OF ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES

VIMS HOSPITAL,
SALEM CAMPUS

NH-47, Sankari Main Road, Veerapandi (PO),
Salem - 636 308

SCHOOL OF ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES

AARUPADAI VEEDU MEDICAL COLLEGE & HOSPITAL, PUDUCHERRY CAMPUS

Cuddalore - Puducherry Main Road,
Kirumampakkam, Puducherry - 607 402

Monthly Events - Apr 2025

1-30
Apr
Stress Awareness Month

Stress Awareness Month to raise awareness about the impact of stress on mental and physical health and to promote healthy coping strategies. 

1
Apr
April Fools Day

April Fools Day, also known as All Fools Day, is a day when people play pranks and jokes on each other, typically on April 1st. 

1-7
Apr
Prevention of Blindness week

Prevention of Blindness Week is observed annually in India from April 1st to 7th, aiming to raise awareness about the causes and prevention of blindness, promoting access to eye care services, and supporting individuals with visual impairments. 

7-13
Apr
National Public Health week

National Public Health Day is time to recognize the contributions of public health and highlight issues crucial to improving the nations health, focusing on prevention, reducing unhealthy activities, and promoting healthy lifestyles. 

2
Apr
World Autism Awareness Day

World Autism Awareness Day is highlight the need to help improve the quality of life of those with autism so they can lead full and meaningful lives as an integral part of society.

4
Apr
International Day for Mine Awarenesss

International Day for Mine Awarenesss to raise awareness about the dangers of landmines and explosive remnants of war, and to promote efforts for their elimination. 

5
Apr
National Maritime Day

National Maritime Day is a focuses on the importance of shipping safety, maritime security and the marine environment and to emphasize a particular aspect of IMOs work.

7
Apr
World Health Day

World Health Day is dedicated to highlighting key health issues and promoting awareness about specific health themes set by WHO.

8
Apr
National Library Workers Day

National Library Workers Day is to celebrate the crucial roles that libraries and librarians play in our society. Its also the day to reflect on the importance of reading and how essential it is to make books accessible and affordable for every reader.

10
Apr
World Homeopathy Day

World Homeopathy Day is importance of the field of medicine, and the day is also celebrated to commemorate the birth anniversary of Dr Samuel Hahnemann.

11
Apr
National Safe Motherhood Day

National Safe Motherhood Day is to raise awareness about maternal health and the importance of safe pregnancy and childbirth practices, ensuring the well-being of both mothers and their children. 

11
Apr
World Parkinsons Disease Day

Parkinsons disease is a brain disorder that causes unintended or uncontrollable movements, such as shaking, stiffness, and difficulty with balance and coordination.The condition is named after James Parkinson who, in 1817, described the shaking palsy (paralysis agitans).

13
Apr
Jallianwala Bagh Massacre

The memorial at this site commemorates the 2000 Indians who were killed or wounded, shot indiscriminately by the British under the command of Gen Michael O”Dyer on April 13, 1919 while participating in a peaceful public meeting. This was one of the major incidents of Indias freedom struggle.

14
Apr
Tamil New Year

Tamil New Year, also known as Puthandu, marks the beginning of the Tamil calendar year, celebrated on the first day of the Tamil month of Chithirai, which usually falls around April 14th. 

14
Apr
B.R. Ambedkar Remembrance Day

The day marks the birth anniversary of Dr. BR Ambedkar, a leader of Dalits and the chief architect of the Indian Constitution.

15
Apr
World Art Day

World Art Day is to help reinforce the links between artistic creations and society, encourage greater awareness of the diversity of artistic expressions and highlight the contribution of artists to sustainable development.

17
Apr
World Hemophilia Day

World Hemophilia Day is celebrated to raise awareness about hemophilia and other inherited bleeding disorders, support individuals and families affected, and advocate for improved access to care and treatment.

18
Apr
World Heritage Day

World Heritage Day is to raise global awareness about the importance of cultural heritage, its diversity, and the need for its preservation and conservation.

19
Apr
World Liver Day

World Liver Day is a global initiative to raise awareness about liver health and the importance of preventing and managing liver diseases. It emphasizes the vital role of the liver and encourages healthy habits to support liver function

21
Apr
National Civil Service Day

National Civil Service Day commemorates the day Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel addressed new administrative officers in 1947, referring to them as the "steel frame of India," and serves as a reminder to rededicate civil servants to public service.

22
Apr
World Earth Day

World Earth Day is a global event dedicated to raising awareness and promoting action to protect the environment and our planets natural resources

23
Apr
International English Language day

International English Language day is a United Nations initiative to celebrate multilingualism, cultural diversity, and the global importance of the English language, coinciding with the traditional birthday and death of William Shakespeare. 

23
Apr
World Book and Copyright Day

World Book and Copyright Day, celebrated annually on April 23rd, is a global event organized by UNESCO to promote the joy of reading, publishing, and the importance of copyright protection, recognizing books as a bridge between cultures and a link between the past and future

24
Apr
National Panchayati Raj Day

National Panchayati Raj Day commemorates the enactment of the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1992, which institutionalized the Panchayati Raj system, a decentralized system of governance empowering local bodies

25
Apr
World Malaria Day

World Malaria Day is to raise awareness about malaria, a serious parasitic disease spread by mosquitoes, and to highlight the need for continued investment and political commitment to prevent and control the disease.

25
Apr
DNA Day

The day is commemorates the discovery of DNAs double helix structure in 1953 and the completion of the Human Genome Project in 2003, serving as a day to celebrate advancements in genetics and genomics.

26
Apr
World Intellectual Property Day

World IP Day emphasizes the importance of a balanced IP system to recognize and reward inventors and creators for their work and ensure that society benefits from their creativity and ingenuity.

26
Apr
World Veterinary Day 

World Veterinary Day to recognize and celebrate the vital contributions of veterinarians and the veterinary profession to animal health, welfare, and public health