The National Epilepsy Day falls on November 17th. it is done to raise awareness about epilepsy in India and educate the mass about it.

1. It is a day designed to educate the public and create awareness about
epilepsy in India and not to fear it. The goal is to get people talking about
epilepsy in an effort to dispel myths and inform those with seizures that they
are not alone.
The mission is to serve and ensure that people suffering from epilepsy can
participate in all walks of life. To provide information, education to overcome
myth and taboo surrounding this disease, especially in rural areas. To provide
affordable health care and rehabilitation to epilepsy patients of all cast, creed
irrespective of their social stature.