The Citizen Advocate Summary: Declaring
April 11 as Safe ePay Day
Proposing April 11 as Safe ePay
Day to mark UPI’s pilot launch on April 11, 2016, by NPCI with 21 banks,
initiated by Dr. Raghuram G. Rajan in Mumbai. This initiative celebrates UPI’s
seamless integration of banking and merchant payments.
August 13 – Appeal No 83
April 11 – Declare ‘Safe ePay
Day’,
Yes, April 11 is vacant in the UN
Observance Day calendar
UPI 10th
Birthday -April 11 2026 – 241 Days to go
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August 13: Hearts
Beat, Left Hands Write, Payments Stay Safe
On August 13, the world marks
both World Organ Donation Day and International Left-Handers Day — honoring the
life-saving gift of organ donation and celebrating the creativity and
resilience of left-handers worldwide. This dual observance raises
awareness, inspires inclusion, and champions compassion.
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August 13: Organ Donation, Left-Handers & April 11’s Digital Safety Vision
Introduction
Every year, August 13 holds
a beautiful coincidence—two meaningful observances align: World Organ
Donation Day, when we honor the gift of life, and International
Left-Handers Day, a joyous nod to creative southpaws thriving in a
right-handed world.
And tucked into another calendar
corner, April 11 brings us the idea of Safe ePay Day, celebrating
secure digital payments that power modern life. Let’s discuss how these dates celebrate humanity, resilience, and responsibility—both together and uniquely. 😉
1. World Organ Donation Day – A
Legacy of Life (Aug 13)
Every August 13, the world
pauses to reflect on the precious act of organ donation. It’s a reminder of how
one donor can save up to eight lives—a ripple effect of hope and
renewal. (The Press Pad, Grand View
Research)
This year's theme—“Answering
the Call”—urges professionals and communities to step up, collaborate, and
close the transplant gap. (Pace
Hospital) A remarkable milestone on this day was the first-ever living
organ donation in 1954, when Ronald Lee Herrick gave his kidney to his
twin brother in a surgery by Dr. Joseph Murray—an act that earned Murray a
Nobel Prize. (The Press Pad)
In India, the reality is both
urgent and sobering: tens of thousands of organs are needed each year, but far
fewer are available. At Medanta Lucknow alone, experts noted that the country
needs around 200,000 kidney transplants annually, yet only some 8,000
take place. Liver transplant needs—50,000 per year—are nearly unmet,
with only about 1,700–1,800 performed. Every donor truly counts. (The Times of India)
Beyond donation, the journey
continues: recipients face lifelong challenges like infection risks, expensive
medications, and organ rejection. Medical teams urge strict post-transplant
care to honor the second chance at life. (The
Times of India)
In essence, World
Organ Donation Day is where empathy meets action—a reminder that giving can be
the most profound gift of all. ❤️
2. International Left-Handers Day
– Celebrating Southpaw Strength (Aug 13)
Sharing the same date, International
Left-Handers Day shines a light on the roughly 10–12% of the
population who are left-handed. Founded in 1976 by Dean R. Campbell, it
celebrates their unique strengths, creativity, and the daily hurdles they
overcome. (Wikipedia, Sprout Social, LeftyFretz)
Historically, being left-handed
carried stigma—children were often forced to switch hands to conform, leading
to psychological harm and difficulties like stuttering. (Wikipedia, Sprout Social)
Today, lefties face practical challenges too: from spiral-bound notebooks that
dig into wrists, to scissors built for righties, and even desks that hinder
comfortable writing. (New
York Post, Wikipedia)
And yet—left-handers have gifted
us creativity and brilliance. Legends like Jimi Hendrix, Oprah
Winfrey, Marilyn Monroe, Neil Armstrong, and more shine
testament to their unique perspectives. (Sprout Social)
International Left-Handers Day is part
celebration, part awareness campaign—encouraging inclusive design, greater
understanding, and lots of pride in being a “southpaw.” ✌️🖋️
3. Safe ePay Day – A (Proposed)
Future for Secure Digital Payments (April 11)
Shift focus to April 11, a
date proposed as Safe ePay Day, honoring the launch of India’s UPI
(Unified Payments Interface) pilot on April 11, 2016 by NPCI. The
vision? A global day to celebrate and promote secure digital payments. (prashantnepayments.blogspot.com,
innovationinbanking.blogspot.com)
UPI’s journey is phenomenal: by
mid-2025, it handles over 14 billion transactions monthly,
revolutionizing access to finance for millions. Safe ePay Day could rally the
world around digital security—educating everyone on practices like two-factor
authentication and fraud vigilance. (innovationinbanking.blogspot.com)
Imagine a day when fintech
awareness workshops, safety challenges, and secure-payment campaigns unite
communities across borders—leveraging UPI’s success to build trust in digital
economies globally. 🌍💳
4. Why Weaving These Dates
Together Matters
What’s common to these
observances? People-centricity.
- World Organ Donation Day
underscores the beauty of altruism and saving lives.
- International Left-Handers Day uplifts
a minority often overlooked, celebrating difference and the call for
equity.
- Safe ePay Day
points toward collective responsibility—ensuring our financial systems are
inclusive, secure, and equitable.
Each embodies a facet of
progress: compassion, inclusion, and safety. When we tie them together,
celebrate their spirit regardless of the calendar, and support their causes, we
nurture a world that's kinder, fairer, and more secure—for all hands, hearts,
and transactions. 🌟
5. How to Observe These Days
|
Day/Event |
How You Can Participate |
|
Aug 13 – World Organ Donation
Day |
Pledge to become an organ
donor; share awareness posts; support NGOs like MOHAN Foundation (Wikipedia) |
|
Aug 13 – International
Left-Handers Day |
Try right-handed tasks to
challenge yourself; gift a lefty-friendly tool; celebrate southpaw brilliance
online |
|
April 11 – Safe ePay Day
(proposed) |
Host or attend a digital
payments safety workshop; share tips on secure e-payments; commend fintech
innovation |
Conclusion
On August 13, we honor
both the gift of life and the beauty of difference—organ donors who give hope,
and left-handers who inspire creativity in a world made for righties.
Looking ahead to April 11,
Safe ePay Day reminds us that our digital world needs thoughtfulness,
protection, and inclusion.
These observances, together,
offer a beautiful tapestry: saving lives, embracing diversity, and building
trust. From generous hearts and left-handed smiles to secure e-payments—may we
continue championing each other, today and every day. ✨
- Appeal for Safe ePay Day 🌟
## Call to
Action
I urge
governments, financial institutions, businesses, and communities worldwide to
join hands in declaring April 11 as **Safe ePay Day**.
Let’s
celebrate UPI’s milestone by making **Safe ePay Day** a global movement for
secure, innovative fintech.
Together, we
can build a future where financial access is universal, and every e-payment is
safe—starting with **Safe ePay Day** in 2026.
No Vada Pav, not even one bite,
Till SafeePay Day takes off in flight.
Quirky vow with a Mumbai flair—
Announce the date, and I’ll be there!
Disclaimer: - The only Joy is
Safe ePayments. Nothing More – Nothing Less.
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