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A

Report On

Rashtriya Ekta Diwas Celebrations

On

31st

October, 2014

At

Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur

Jawahar Lal Nehru Marg, Jaipur

(RAJASTHAN) 302017

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CONTENTS

S. No. Activity Page No.

1 Summary 3

2 Run for unity 5

3 Pledge Ceremony 7

4 Panel discussion on National Unity, Safety and Security 9

5 Pictorial Exhibition on Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel 11

6 Activities by NSS team on National unity, safety and Security 15

7 Debate Competition on National unity, safety and Security 17

8 Books Exhibition on Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel 18

9 Felicitation of participants and

Screening a documentary on Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

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1. SUMMARY OF NATIONAL UNITY DAY CELEBRATIONS AT MNIT JAIPUR

On 31 Oct. 2014, the Birth Anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was celebrated at Malaviya

National Institute of Technology Jaipur as Rashtriya Ekta Diwas or Quami Ekta Divas or

National Unity Day. Several educational and interactive programs were organized for students

by the Creative Arts and Cultural Society, MNIT.

In the ‘Run for Unity’ organized in the morning, students enthusiastically participated in a

marathon, taking a circular route from the Institute to Jawahar Circle and return. Faculty,

students and staff members of the Institute took the pledge for upholding the unity, integrity and

security of the nation. The pledge was administered by Prof. Rohit Goyal, Dean, Planning and

Development. Volunteer students of the National Service Scheme, participated in cleanliness

drive of the campus and took an oath to maintain the safety and security of our country.

A photography exhibition focusing on the life and pictures of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was

organized in the Department of Architecture in which around 150 photographs were displayed. A

large number of students visited the exhibition. Books on Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s life and

achievements were displayed for students in the Central Library of the Institute.

Several events including a debate competition and a panel discussion on National Unity,

Safety and Security were organized on this day. Speakers in the discussion included Prof.

Ramesh Arora (Visiting Prof. HRM RIPA), Dr Vibhuti Singh Shekhawat (Head, Deptt. of

Humanities & Social Sciences, MNIT), Prof. Bhawani Singh and Prof. Shashi Sahai (University

of Rajasthan). The panelists emphasized on the need to remain united to combat threats to the

nation’s security from outside.

Photography and videography of all these events organized in MNIT on National Education Day

was done, and press and media was invited for coverage in the print and electronic media. Press

reporters and photographers attended the events and took photographs and video clippings of the

events for media coverage. Dr. Preeti Bhatt and Dr. Satish Kumar played a vital role in the

publicity and recording of all the events.

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News of these events was published on Nov. 1, 2014 in newspapers like Rajasthan Patrika,

Dainik Bhaskar, Daily News, Dainik Navajyoti, National Duniya, Punjab Kesari and Sanjeevni

Today, and others.

A documentary film on the life and times of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was also shown to the

students as part of the celebration.

(Dr. Jyoti Joshi) (Prof. Dilip Sharma)

Coordinator (Creative Arts & Cultural Society) Associated Dean (CA& AA)

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2. Run for Unity

The Run for Unity was organized by Creative Arts and Cultural Society of MNIT Jaipur to

celebrate Birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on October 31, 2014, as "Rashtriya Ekta

Diwas".

The Run for Unity was flagged from Administration Block of MNIT Jaipur to Jawahar Circle

and back to Administration Block of MNIT Jaipur on October 31, 2014 sharply at 7 A.M.

Nearly 60 students had taken the part in running to celebrate and propagate the message of

national integrity. The students carried the message "Our culture and legacy is of unity in

diversity" and tried to transfer this message of unity to the nation by continuous running for 35

minutes. After the run, the students were provided the refreshments. The faculty convener for the

event was Dr. Sushant Upadhyaya. Some memorable glimpse (a-d) of this success of our

students to public domain in this run is shown below:

(a) Students gather for run for unity

(b) The students start running from Administrative block of MNIT Jaipur

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(c) Propagating the message of Run for Unity

(d) Students getting refreshments after run for unity

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3. Pledge Ceremony

The pledge was administered by Prof. Rohit Goyal, Dean, Planning and Development at 08.00

am near the administrative block. Large number of faculty members, staff and students

participated in the pledge ceremony and took pledge for the integrity and unity of the country.

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4. Panel discussion on National unity, safety and Security

A panel discussion on the above topic was organized from 2.00-3.00 p.m. in the Seminar Hall,

Mechanical Engineering Department, MNIT Jaipur. The participants included Prof. Ramesh

Arora, Prof. Bhavani Singh, Retired, former Head, Department of Political Science, Rajasthan

University, and Prof. Shashi Sahai, Head, Department of Political Science, Rajasthan University.

The lively discussion focused on the role of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in the freedom movement

and his significant contribution to India’s concept of nationhood. The discussion was attended by

more than eighty students and faculty members of the institute and was followed by a highly

interesting question-answer session. The faculty convener of the above event was Dr. (Mrs.)

Nupur Tandon.

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5. Pictorial Exhibition on Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

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One day photo-exhibition was organised by the students of the PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB, MNIT,

Jaipur on 31st October 2014, i.e. on NATIONAL UNITY DAY in honor of "Sardar Vallabhbhai

Patel" under the guidance of Ar. Pooja Nigam, Assistant Professor, Department of Architecture

and Planning, MNIT-Jaipur.

The event exhibited 55 pictures and 15 quotes portraying the life of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and

was the eye-opener for the students as well as the visitors.

With an endeavor to promote unity among the youth of the nation, this exhibition was one of its

kind.

A team of around 20 students from different streams volunteered and participated with

enthusiasm and made it a success. All the volunteers were presented with certificates in the

felicitation function the same day.

Seeing a great response from visitors, the exhibition was extended for 3 more days.

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6. Activities by NSS team on National Unity, Safety and Security

The NSS team organized one day camp on “Rashtriya Ekta Diwas”. The camp was focused on

“Shramdaan for the sanitation”. Over 120 students participated in the event. A lecture was also

delivered focusing on the aims and objective on National Service Scheme (NSS). The large

number of participation ensured that event was a success. The event was organized by Dr. S. k.

Tiwari, Coordinator NSS.

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7. Debate Competition

A debate Competition was organized on this occasion under the guidance of Dr. R. K. Vyas

which got an overwhelming response from students as well as staff.

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8. Book Exhibition on Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

On the occasion of the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the Iron Man a Book

Display / Exhibition was organised in the Central Library of the Institute for Two weeks from

31st October to 14

th November, 2014.

During the exhibition about 50 books written on and by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel were

displayed. The main subject areas covered in the books were:

1. National Integration

2. Biography of Sardar Patel

3. Patriotism

4. Partition and India

5. Patel as Great Politician

6. Pragmatism of Sardar Patel

7. Patel as Iron Man

8. Complete works of Sardar Patel

9. Farmers and Labours

10. Decisions taken by Sardar Patel

11. Correspondences of Sardar Patel

12. Economic and Foreign Policy of India etc.

Faculty members, Staff and Students visited the Central Library and referred the displayed

books. The exhibition was covered by Press and media also.

These books will be shelved in the “Pride of India” Section in the Central Library and will be

available for all the readers.

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9. Felicitation of participants and Screening a documentary on

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

After a day filled with competitions and various events like Run for Unity, Photo Exhibition,

Debate competitions etc. a felicitation program for the participants was held from 6:00 P.M.

onwards in Design Centre Hall, MNIT Jaipur. The Chief Guest for the event was Mr. Arun

Duggar, Retd. DG Police.

At the onset of the Felicitation programme a documentary on the life and contributions of Sardar

Vallabh bhai Patel was screened.

The event started with Dr. Jyoti Joshi, addressing the gathering on the iron willed achievements

of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. She also informed about the details of various events organized

throughout the day. This was followed by Prof. Rohit Goyal,Dean, Planning and Development

and the officiating Director, welcoming and introducing the Chief Guest. After this, the

honorable Chief Guest addressed the audience.

Certificates were awarded to all those students who had participated in various events such as

Run for Unity, Photo Exhibition etc and also to the winners of various competitions organized

during the day.

A documentary on Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel highlighting his role in freedom movement and his

significant contribution to India’s concept of nationhood was also screened at the occasion.

The Felicitation ceremony and screening of a documentary on Sardar vallabh Bhai Patel was

organized by Dr. Jyoti Joshi, Coordinator Creative arts and Cultural Society.

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