♦ World Creativity and Innovation Day is observed annually on April 21 every year across the world, aims to raise awareness about the crucial role that innovation and creativity play in human development.

♦ On this day, the world is invited to embrace the idea that innovation is essential for harnessing the economic potential of nations.

♦ In 2017, the United Nations officially recognized April 21st as World Creativity and Innovation Day, making it a global event to highlight the role of creativity in solving social and economic problems.