Koraput , Nov 2 (UDN): A 50-member delegation from Koraput district has embarked on a journey to Kevadia in Gujarat to participate in the National Unity Day 2026 celebrations scheduled to be held on October 30 and 31. The national-level programme is being organised to commemorate the birth anniversary of India’s first Deputy Prime Minister and Iron Man, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, and to promote the values of national unity, integrity and solidarity.
On Tuesday, Koraput Collector Manoj Satyavan Mahajan and Superintendent of Police Rohit Verma jointly flagged off the delegation by showing the green flag, marking the formal commencement of the journey. The delegation will travel to Gujarat by train from Rayagada Railway Station to attend the celebrations at Kevadia.
To ensure smooth travel arrangements, proper coordination and the successful participation of the delegation in the national-level event, the district administration has appointed two nodal officers to oversee the arrangements and provide necessary assistance throughout the journey.
Additional Superintendent of Police Abhishek Panigrahi, Semiliguda Additional Tahasildar Debi Prasad Nayak, District Information and Public Relations Officer Jashoda Gadaba, along with other officials from the police department, were present during the flag-off ceremony.
National Unity Day is observed every year on October 31 to honour the remarkable contribution of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel towards the political integration of India. The occasion highlights the importance of strengthening national unity, territorial integrity and social harmony.
The participation of the 50-member delegation from Koraput district in the Kevadia celebrations is expected to help spread the message of national unity and strengthen awareness about the country’s shared heritage, integrity and collective identity.
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