The Sanskrit organisation Samskrita Bharati is involved in promoting the day.
On this day, before the study of Vedas in Gurukulas, Yajñopavita - sacred thread - is worn.
[citation needed] In 1969, the Ministry of Education of Government of India issued instructions to celebrate Sanskrit Day at the Central and State levels.
On this occasion, Sanskrit Kavi Sammelan, writer's seminar, students' speeches and verse recitation competition etc.
are organized, through which Sanskrit students, poets and writers get a proper platform.