Gandhinagar, October 31, 2026: Swarrnim Startup & Innovation University organised a series of activities to celebrate Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, commemorating the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and highlighting his invaluable contribution to national unity and integration.
The celebration featured an Ekta Rally, in which students and faculty members from across the university participated, spreading the message of unity, solidarity and national integration. A poster-making competition was also organised on the themes of unity, integration and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s contribution to nation-building, providing students with a platform to express their ideas creatively.
The programme also featured an expert session titled “Rashtriya Ektana Shilpi Sardar: Sardar, the Architect of National Unity,” delivered by Dr. Yogendra Parekh, Professor and Director, School of Humanities and Social Science, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University (BAOU). The session highlighted Sardar Patel’s leadership, vision and historic role in uniting India.
Through these activities, Swarrnim University encouraged students to embrace the values of national unity, civic responsibility and collective progress, reinforcing the relevance of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s legacy among the younger generation.
