National Unity Day (Rashtriya Ekta Diwas)

31st October 2026

NSS Cell, Dronacharya College of Engineering (DCE), Gurugram, organised National Unity Day (Rashtriya Ekta Diwas) on 31^st October 2026 to commemorate the birth anniversary of SardarVallabhbhai Patel, popularly known as the “Iron Man of India.” The celebration featured a Unity Pledge and an Awareness Rally aimed at promoting national integration, unity, integrity, and civic responsibility among students and the surrounding community.

The programme commenced with a Unity Pledge ceremony on the college campus, where NSS volunteers, faculty members, and students assembled to honour the ideals of SardarVallabhbhai Patel. Dr. Anupam Dalal, NSS Programme Officer, administered the RashtriyaEktaDiwas pledge, encouraging participants to uphold the unity, integrity, and security of the nation. Participants reaffirmed their commitment to fostering national solidarity and spreading the message of togetherness among fellow citizens.

Following the pledge ceremony, a Unity Awareness Rally was flagged off from the main administrative block of DCE Gurugram. NSS volunteers marched through the campus and neighbouring community areas, carrying tricolour flags, banners, and informative placards highlighting the importance of national unity. Patriotic slogans such as “Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat” echoed throughout the rally, spreading awareness about communal harmony, brotherhood, and collective responsibility.

Maintaining discipline and coordination throughout the march, the volunteers demonstrated the spirit of the NSS motto, “Not Me But You.” The rally also provided an opportunity for students to engage with local residents and communicate the importance of unity, civic duty, and national integration beyond the institutional campus.

Addressing the gathering, the organisers emphasised that national integration is a continuous responsibility that requires collective commitment and active participation. Students, particularly aspiring engineers and technical professionals, were encouraged to contribute towards inclusive nation-building, social progress, and community welfare through their knowledge and actions.

The celebration was conducted under the guidance of the college management, Principal, and NSS team. The Unity Pledge and Awareness Rally strengthened patriotic values, encouraged social responsibility, and reinforced the significance of national unity among students and community members, commemorating Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s enduring contribution to the integration of India.