Patriotic fervour marked Rashtriya Ekta Diwas as schools and colleges in the city celebrated the 139 birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on Friday.
DPS: Students of Delhi Public School, Ukkunagaram, paid tributes to Sardar Patel. They participated in events such as Ekta Run and competitions such as essay writing, elocution and painting.
Principal B. Aruna Kumari and staff too took part in the unity run.
KV: Unity run, collage work, drawing and painting competitions, debate and online quiz marked the day at Kendriya Vidyalaya-NAD.
NCC Cadets participated in march past and primary students performed cultural programmes. Principal D.V. Ramakrishna and staff took part in the programmes.
GVP: Students of Gayatri Vidya Parishad College for Degree and PG Courses (Autonomous) took part in the Ekta Run flagged off by Union Minister of Civil Aviation Ashok Gajapathi Raju on the Beach Road. In the evening, Director of Centre for Policy Studies A. Prasanna Kumar spoke on the contributions made by Sardar Patel before administering Rashtriya Ekta Diwas pledge to the students.
NSTL: Ekta Run, games, quiz on Sardar Patel and a pledge formed part of the celebrations at NSTL Ramnath Secondary School. Principal C.V. Narasimham, staff, and students took part.
GITAM: Celebrations at GITAM University started off on a colourful note as students took part in events like unity run, dance and expert talk. Vice-Chancellor G. Subrahmanyam, Pro Vice-Chancellor D. Harinarayana and a host of professors spoke. A unique book and photo exhibition was organised. NSS volunteers,
VIIT: The institution celebrated the day by recalling the contributions made by Sardar Patel. Chairman of Vignan Group L. Rathaiah, CEO K. Pavan Krishna, and principal K. Alice Mary attended.
