On October 26, 2023, Union Minister and Member of Parliament from Udhampur, Dr. Jitendra Singh, chaired a video conference to review preparations for the Sardar@150 Campaign, which marks the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. The Minister is overseeing the campaign's rollout across five districts in Jammu and Kashmir.
The Sardar@150 campaign is underway online since October 6. Dr. Jitendra Singh formally launched it from Kathua in Jammu & Kashmir through a press conference on October 16. The next major phase will begin on October 31, coinciding with Rashtriya Ekta Diwas. District-level Unity Marches will take place across the Union Territory until mid-November, engaging schools, colleges, youth clubs, and local panchayats. The campaign will culminate on November 25 at Karamsad, the birthplace of Sardar Patel, from where participants will embark on the National Unity March to Ekta Nagar, Gujarat, on November 26, observed as Constitution Day.
Dr. Jitendra Singh emphasized the values of unity, integrity, and collective responsibility. District-level teams have been formed under the leadership of local administration, with civil society groups, elected representatives, and members of District Development Councils working in coordination. He is holding daily follow-ups with officials, youth organizations, and volunteers.
Dr. Jitendra Singh reaffirmed his commitment to personally oversee every stage of the campaign's execution in his constituency.
The article was posted on October 26, 2023, at 6:38 PM by PIB Delhi.
Release ID: 2182673.
Visitor Counter: 178.
Key Entities Referenced
Sardar@150: Nationwide commemoration campaign marking the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel: Indian independence activist and statesman, whose 150th birth anniversary is the subject of the 'Sardar@150' campaign.
Dr. Jitendra Singh: Union Minister overseeing the 'Sardar@150' commemoration campaign preparations and district-level coordination, particularly in Jammu and Kashmir.
Jammu and Kashmir: Union Territory where the 'Sardar@150' campaign is being rolled out across five districts with Dr. Jitendra Singh's oversight.
Rashtriya Ekta Diwas: Day of unity celebrated on the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, coinciding with a major phase of the Sardar@150 campaign.
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Dr. Jitendra Singh reviews preparations for
Sardar Patels's 150th birth anniversary
'Sardar@150' commemoration campaign,
oversees district-level coordination in J&K
Posted On: 26 OCT 2025 6:38PM by PIB Delhi
Union Minister and Member of Parliament from Udhampur, Dr. Jitendra Singh, today chaired a
review meeting through video conference to assess the ongoing preparations for the Sardar@150
Campaign- the nationwide commemoration campaign marking the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar
Vallabhbhai Patel. The Minister is personally overseeing the campaign’s rollout across five districts in
Jammu and Kashmir to ensure that the event becomes a people’s movement celebrating unity and
national integration.
Dr. Jitendra Singh discussed district-level activities and coordination mechanisms to ensure effective
community participation in the coming weeks.
As the Sardar@150 campaign is already underway online since October 6, Dr. Jitendra Singh had
earlier formally launched it from Kathua in Jammu & Kashmir through a press conference on October
16. The next major phase will begin on October 31, coinciding with Rashtriya Ekta Diwas — the
birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel — when district-level Unity Marches will take place
across the Union Territory. These marches will continue until mid-November, engaging schools,
colleges, youth clubs, and local panchayats to spread Patel’s message of national integration.
The campaign will culminate on November 25 at Karamsad, the birthplace of Sardar Patel, from
where participants will embark on the National Unity March to Ekta Nagar, Gujarat, on November
26, observed as Constitution Day.
Dr. Jitendra Singh emphasized that Sardar@150 is not just a ceremonial observance but a “whole-of-
nation” exercise, reflecting the values of unity, integrity, and collective responsibility that Sardar Patel
stood for. He noted that district-level teams have already been formed under the leadership of local
administration, while civil society groups, elected representatives, and members of District
Development Councils are working in close coordination to make the event a grand success.
As both a Union Minister and Member of Parliament, Dr. Jitendra Singh has been holding daily
follow-ups with officials, youth organizations, and volunteers to monitor progress and ensure smooth
implementation of every activity — from Unity Marches and essay competitions to the digital
engagement drives on the MY Bharat portal. He stressed that the involvement of the youth from
Jammu and Kashmir in this national movement will serve as a strong message of inclusivity and
empowerment.The Minister appreciated the proactive efforts of the district authorities and volunteers, urging them to
sustain the momentum as the campaign progresses toward its national culmination. He said that the
Sardar@150 celebrations will serve as a reminder of Patel’s vision of a united India and reinforce
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call for Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat.
Dr. Jitendra Singh concluded by reaffirming his commitment to personally oversee every stage of the
campaign’s execution in his constituency, adding that the enthusiasm and participation of people from
Jammu and Kashmir will stand as a symbol of national unity and shared purpose.*****
NKR/AK(Release ID: 2182673) Visitor Counter : 178
Read this release in: Urdu , ही