Aatmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan

KEY HIGHLIGHTS King Krishna Raja Wodeyar and Diwan M. Vishweshwaraiah, set up the Government Sandalwood oil factory in 1916 First Mysore Sandal Soap was produced in the year 1918 Mysore Sandal has diversified into several categories and is exported to   over 25 countries today Mysore Sandal Soap has held a very special place in the hearts of Indians for more than a century now. All across the country it is known for its unique oval shape, the green and red box packaging and the sweet sandalwood fragrance. Not only is Mysore Sandal said to be the only soap in the world that contains 100% natural sandalwood oil. It is also 100% made in India, making it a great example of 'Aatmanirbhar' India. Mysore Sandal soap was born in the middle of world war I in 1916 when the Kingdom of Mysore couldn’t export its sandalwood to Europe. The king at the time, Krishan Raja Wadiyar IV and Diwan M. Vishweshwaraiah set up the government Sandalwood oil factory and the rest is fragrant history. Two

  Teachers’ Day celebrates the unique role that adults play in the lives of young minds and help shape the future of a country. In India, Teachers’ Day is celebrated annually on September 5 to mark the birthday of the country’s former President, scholar, philosopher and Bharat Ratna awardee, Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, who was born on this day in 1888. The significance of this day is ever-evolving, including taking lessons from life and making your experiences the teachers you needed to shape you into who you become. For school students, the day also means getting roses, chocolates, gifts including handmade cards to profess their affection for their favourite teachers. For senior students, Teacher’s day is one of role reversal and celebration. Who was Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan World Teachers’ Day is celebrated on October 5, but every country celebrates the day on different dates. In India, September 5 is marked as Teachers’ Day as it’s the birthday of a highly-respected teacher, phi