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NOV 01: The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan), Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India, celebrated the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, observed as Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day), through “Run for Unity” events, pledge ceremonies, and cultural programmes across its institutions nationwide.
At the DEPwD headquarters in New Delhi, Secretary Shri Rajesh Aggarwal and senior officials paid floral tributes to Sardar Patel and administered the National Unity Pledge, reaffirming the resolve to preserve the nation’s unity and integrity.
Institutions under DEPwD actively joined the celebrations. PDUNIPPD, New Delhi, organised a spirited run from Rajghat to Red Fort with over 300 participants, while ISLRTC held a unity pledge and tribute ceremony. At SVNIRTAR, Olatpur, more than 700 Divyangjan, caregivers, and staff participated in the unity run, and NIEPID, Secunderabad, engaged children and parents in slogan-writing and poster-making. CRC Nellore observed the theme “Ek Bharat, Atmanirbhar Bharat” through unity runs and awareness sessions.
Regional CRCs in Ranchi, Balangir, Gorakhpur, Davanagere, Tripura, Sundernagar, and Chhatarpur also participated enthusiastically. In Balangir, Shri S.N. Mallik, Additional Superintendent of Police, inspired participants to follow Sardar Patel’s ideals. CRC Gorakhpur’s unity run, in collaboration with IMA and DDRC, culminated at the Sardar Patel Statue, while CRC Davanagere saw over 250 participants waving the national flag and chanting “Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat.”
The synchronized events across India embodied the spirit of inclusive nationalism, showcasing unity in diversity and paying a heartfelt tribute to the Iron Man of India.