New Delhi, 31 October (H.S.): The Education Department of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) celebrated National Unity Day with enthusiasm and dignity to mark the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, popularly known as the Iron Man of India. A special Heritage Unity Walk was organised at the Qutub Minar complex on the occasion. Various educational and cultural activities were also held across all MCD schools to promote the message of national unity, integrity and patriotism.

The Heritage Unity Walk at the Qutub Minar complex witnessed enthusiastic participation from students of MCD primary schools, Star Parents, members of School Management Committees (SMCs), primary teachers, officials of the Education Department and NSS volunteers from Shaheed Bhagat Singh College (Evening). The walk through the historic Qutub Minar complex provided students with an opportunity to explore India's rich cultural heritage. It also sought to reinforce Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's vision of 'Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat', along with a sense of national pride and collective responsibility.

As part of the celebrations, special programmes were organised across all MCD schools to mark National Unity Day. Students enthusiastically participated in patriotic song performances, quizzes on national unity, pledge-taking ceremonies, poster-making competitions and discussions. These activities familiarised students with the country's national heritage, constitutional values, mutual harmony and the importance of unity in diversity.

On the occasion, Ayushi, Director of the MCD Education Department, visited MCD Primary School, Sheikh Sarai Phase-II, and Nigam Shree Vidyalaya, G-Block, Saket, and joined the students in the National Unity Day celebrations. At both schools, students presented patriotic songs and enthusiastically took part in interactive quizzes on national unity and India's heritage.

Addressing the students, the Director of Education highlighted the importance of patriotism, social harmony, unity in diversity and the role of young people in nation-building. She encouraged students to imbibe the values of mutual respect, cooperation and solidarity in their lives and to play an active role in building a strong, inclusive and progressive India.

From the historic heritage of Qutub Minar to the classrooms of MCD schools, the National Unity Day celebrations conveyed the message that India's diversity is its greatest strength and that every citizen has an important role to play in preserving the country's unity and integrity. Through these initiatives, the MCD reiterated its commitment to nurturing national consciousness, cultural pride and the values of responsible citizenship among students.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar