Daan Utsav 2015 Press Meet

7th Edition of Daan Utsav-The Joy of Giving Week 2015, The launch of Daan Utsav - The Joy of Giving Week 2015, a pan - India "Festival of Giving", from October 2nd to 8th, was announced today. The Daan Utsav endeavors to inspire Indians across every state, city, region, class, religion and age to give back to society. It not only aims at encouraging people to give but also celebrates the notion of giving and the joy derived from it.

Launched in 2009 as a "Festival of Giving" across India, the Joy of Giving Week has brought together people from all walks of life. The Daan Utsav Week is wholly driven by a large group of volunteers from all over the country.

"Daan Utsav-1 think each of us has our own reasons to give. Some give because they don't need stuff anymore, some give because they are just generous and selfless and yet others give because it just gives them a pride of doing something, a selfish joy. I am of the 1st & 3rd kind, I am in no way generous but I truly enjoy the smiles people have when given something unexpectedly and the great sense of satisfaction I feel. Whatever the reason for your giving. Let's celebrate giving!!! Daan Utsav- The Joy of giving said Mr. Vijay Deverakonda - Actor, YevadeSubramanyam.

You celebrate DaanUtsav by doing an act of giving. A giving event could be Give "JaadukiJhappi" to a sweeper and thank him for his work, Take some Street Kids on a "Joy Ride" in a car or Taxi, Sponsor a Move Ticket for someone who can't afford it, Talk to a homeless person, Give them a meal or pair of Chappals, clean a nearby park with a group of volunteers, cook and distribute food to the homeless, raise money or awareness for a cause, or organise a chain of events in your apartment, office, school or college. You can also take part in the various events happening in the city added MsJayashree Venkataraman, Volunteer,DaanUtsavand requested everyone to plan their participation and Register atwww.daanutsav.orgat the earliest.

Speaking on the occasion Mr.SharadDatta, General Manager, Hyderabad Marriott Hotel & Convention Centre & Courtyard by Marriott Hyderabad says "Marriott Hyderabad Hotel & Convention Centre and Courtyard by Marriott Hyderabad are pleased to support Daan Utsav yet again, this year. We are guided by our brand ethos of 'Spirit to Serve', wherein we take up several initiatives during the year to support and uplift the community around us.

Daan Utsav as an initiative that is very close to our heart as it celebrates 'giving7. At the hotel we have planned a week long activity to engage our guests as well as associates to encourage them to come forward and contribute their bit to make this year's event a bigger success"
Some of the major events planned for Hyderabad Daan Utsav 2015 are:

• "SevaMela" by You See and United Way of Hyderabad on Oct 4th and 5th
• "Food for change" by Round Tablers
• Talent Show by Rotaract Club
• Walkathon, Signature Dish, Blood Donation and other events by Marriott
• "Peace Ride" by The Atlanta Foundation
• ""7days 7givings"- By Several Corporates, Colleges and Rotary Clubs and Many more..
Details of the events are attached.

Various CEOs from big corporates, and celebrities like Narayana Murthy, Kumar Birla,Adi Godrej, Sachin Tendulkar and Amitabh Bachchanas alsocitizens with humble professions and school children are already a part of this festival. They have contributed through various acts of giving. Over 3 million+ Indians participated in the Week last year and this year the hope is to exceed that number.

Daanlltsavvolunteers also invited the public to spread the message of giving and register their acts of giving on the www.daanutsav.org website.
Snapshot of Daanlltsav- Celebrate The Joy of Giving Week 2014:-

DaanUtsav is the largest philanthropic event in India by far where 3 million* people took part

100+ cities & towns participated, Daanlltsav reaches rural India too
1100+ events- volunteering, donation, awareness, fundraising, collection
1700+ schools, 450+ colleges participate Over 500+ companies participate