NIT Srinagar celebrates ‘National Unity Day’

Srinagar, Nov 01: To mark the 147th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, National Unity Day was celebrated at National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar, in which various events were organized in which students, administrative staff, teaching, and non-faculty staff participated actively.
The function was presided over by Director NIT Srinagar, Prof. Rakesh Sehgal, and the program was attended by all heads of all departments and faculty members, and students.
On the occasion, Prof. Rakesh Sehgal paid rich tributes to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, who was instrumental in keeping India united.
He also read the ‘Rashtriya Ekta Diwas’ pledge in front of a large gathering consisting of faculty, students, and staff members of the Institute.
The pledge ceremony was attended by administrative staff, teaching and non-teaching faculty, and students of the institution.
Prof. Sehgal stressed the importance of unity in a country with so much diversity in culture, language, and belief,
“We should take a pledge on this day to strive to protect our country and have to dedicate our services and life for the progress of the nation,” he said.
On the occasion, a digital exhibition was organized on the biography of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, which was presented by Dr.Jigneshkumar V. Rohit.
The presentation was later uploaded to Institute’s website to make students aware about Iron man’s man contribution and his vision of maintaining the nation’s unity.
It was followed by the ‘ Run for Unity’ organized by the Department of Physical Education NIT Srinagar.
In his message, Institute’s Registrar, Prof. Syed Kaiser Bukhari said the uniqueness of India’s great story is that this nation is achieving respect from the world by taking a democratic path.
“Sardar Patel realised the dream of a strong and united India with his farsightedness, despite attempts by some forces to keep the country divided,” Prof. Bukhari said.
He said over the past seven decades, India has emerged as a powerful country in the world and will continue to strive hard.
On the occasion, students from both boys and girls categories participated in Run for Unity event.
The first position among the boys was bagged by Owais Ahmad, (2019BCSE031), 2nd by Harsh Jindal, (BMEC081) and 3rd by Sachin (2020BECE024).
Similarly, first position among the girls was bagged by Saswati Priyadarshini (2021MSCHM013), 2nd by Varsha Chauhan (2021 MSCHM010) and 3rd by Sonam Deep Kour (2019BECE018).
Later winners were facilitated by the Director NIT Srinagar Prof. Sehgal and other dignitaries.
The arrangements for ‘Run of Unity’ were organized by the Department of Physical Education NIT Srinagar.