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Detailed explanation-1: -Akshay Urja diwas is an awareness campaign about the developments of renewable energy in India, celebrated on August 20 every year since 2004. Ministry of New and Renewable Energy initiated Akshay Urja Day (Diwas) in 2004.

Detailed explanation-2: -Renewable Energy Day is celebrated as Akshay Urja Day or Indian Akshay Urja Diwas on August 20. The day aims to raise awareness of the importance of renewable energy and to familiarise people with its potential. Akshay Urja Day also commemorates the birth anniversary of Rajiv Gandhi, former Prime Minister of India.

Detailed explanation-3: -INDIAN AKSHAY URJA DAY 2022: WISHES AND MESSAGES To everyone, renewable energy for clean energy is the best alternative for a better and brighter future. On this Akshay Urja Diwas, we should start to harness wind, water and sun.

Detailed explanation-4: -Akshay Urja Diwas is one such initiative. Since the day marks the birth anniversary of the late Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, it is also known as Rajiv Gandhi Akshay Urja Diwas.