Commemoration of Rashtriya Ekatha Divas
31-Oct-2017
Rashtriya Ekatha Divas was observed today by taking a pledge of making our nation stronger through unity. As a part of Birth Anniversary of Shri Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Dr. U M Bhushi, Principal facilitated the pledge for students as well as the faculty. The students and faculty took the pledge to protect the Integrity & Unity of the nation under any circumstances and to work towards strengthening the unity of the country.
Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day) was introduced by the Government of India and inaugurated by the Indian Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi in 2014. The intent is to pay tribute to Shri Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, who was instrumental in keeping India united. It is to be celebrated on 31st October every year as annual commemoration of the birthday of the Iron Man of India Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, one of the founding leaders of Republic of India. The official statement for Rashtriya Ekta Diwas by the Home Ministry of India cites that the National Unity Day “will provide an opportunity to re-affirm the inherent strength and resilience of our nation to withstand the actual and potential threats to the unity, integrity and security of our country.”
