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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: -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-3: -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-4: -Akshay Urja Diwas was first celebrated on August 20, 2004. The event was organised in New Delhi by former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and the Ministry for New and Renewable Energy Sources (MNRE).

Detailed explanation-5: -Akshay Urja Diwas 2022 or Renewable Energy Day aims to spread awareness about the development and adoption of renewable energy in India. Akshay Urja Diwas 2022, marks its importance by promoting and lining up the alarming rate of depletion of Natural resources.