Mahaparinirvana Day: 'Ek Vahi Ek Pen' Aids 1.5 Lakh Students for 11 Years

• The 'Ek Vahi Ek Pen' (One Notebook, One Pen) initiative supports education for needy students.
• Organized by 'Face of Ambedkarite Movement (FAM)', the campaign is implemented annually on Mahaparinirvana Day (December 6th).
• It encourages people to donate notebooks and pens as a tribute to Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar, instead of traditional offerings.
• Running for 10-11 years, the initiative has distributed over 1.5 lakh notebooks and pens across four states and 22 districts.

Why It Matters: It supports education for underprivileged students through community donations.