World Habitat Day observed on 5th October

World Habitat Day is celebrated on the first Monday of October. This year it was observed with the “Public spaces for all”

• It is celebrated to raise awareness about the need for well-designed and managed public spaces and streets.
• World Habitat Day was established in 1985 and was first celebrated in 1986.

CELEBRATION IN INDIA

On the occasion of World Habitat Day Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation Ministry collaborated with National Remote Sensing Center in Hyderabad for use of latest technologies in its “Housing For All’ urban mission

INTERNATION CELEBRATION

UN-Habitat joined hands with UN Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) for the promotion of “HeforShe”initiative which raise awareness about the role of men and women in the creation of “gender-equal public spaces for all”.