On October 30-31, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Gujarat to participate in Rashtriya Ekta Diwas celebrations marking the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. On October 30, at around 5:15 PM, he will flag off E-buses and at around 6:30 PM, he will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of infrastructure and development projects worth over Rs 1,140 crore in Ekta Nagar. Projects aim to enhance the tourist experience, improve accessibility and support sustainability initiatives in the area. Projects include the Birsa Munda Tribal University in Rajpipla; Hospitality District (Phase-1) at Garudeshwar; Vaman Vriksha Vatika; Satpuda protection wall; E-Bus Charging Depot & 25 Electric Buses; Narmada Ghat Extension; Kaushalya Path; Walkway from Ekta Dwar to Shreshtha Bharat Bhavan (Phase-2), Smart Bus Stops (Phase-2), Dam Replica Fountain, GSEC Quarters among others. The Prime Minister will also lay the foundation stone of various projects including the Museum of Royal Kingdoms of India, Veer Balak Udyan, Sports Complex, Rain Forest Project, Jetty Development near Shoolpaneshwar Ghat, Travelators at the Statue of Unity. During the program, Prime Minister will also release a special commemorative coin of Rs 150 denomination and stamp marking the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Patel. On October 31, at around 8 AM, the Prime Minister will offer floral tribute at the Statue of Unity, followed by Rashtriya Ekta Diwas celebrations, and administer the Ekta Diwas pledge and witness the Ekta Diwas Parade. The parade includes contingents from BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP and SSB along with various state police forces. BSF marching contingent comprising exclusively Indian breed dogs such as Rampur Hounds and Mudhol Hounds, Gujarat Police's Horse Contingent, Assam Police's Motorcycle Daredevil Show, and BSF's Camel Contingent and Camel Mounted Band are key attractions. The parade will honor five Shaurya Chakra awardees from CRPF and sixteen gallantry medal winners from BSF, and BSF personnel will be recognized for their valour during Operation Sindoor. The Rashtriya Ekta Diwas parade will feature ten tableaux from NSG, NDRF, Gujarat, Jammu & Kashmir, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Manipur, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Uttarakhand and Puducherry, depicting the theme ‘Unity in Diversity'. A cultural programme featuring 900 artists will showcase India's classical dances representing the richness and diversity of Indian culture. At around 10:45 AM, the Prime Minister will interact with 660 Officer Trainees from across 16 civil services of India and 3 civil services of Bhutan of the 100th Common Foundation Course in Aarambh 7.0, with the theme of "Reimagining Governance." This information was posted by PIB Delhi on 29 OCT 2023 at 10:58AM.
Key Entities Referenced
Rashtriya Ekta Diwas: Celebrations marking the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, promoting 'Unity in Diversity'.
Ekta Nagar: A location in Gujarat where infrastructure and development projects are being inaugurated and where many events surrounding Rashtriya Ekta Diwas are being held.
Aarambh 7.0: The 7th edition of the 100th Common Foundation Course for Officer Trainees, culminating in interactions with the Prime Minister.
Gujarat: The state being visited by the Prime Minister for inaugurations and participation in Rashtriya Ekta Diwas celebrations.
Prime Minister's Office
PM to visit Gujarat on 30-31 October
PM to participate in Rashtriya Ekta Diwas celebrations
marking the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai
Patel
Ekta Diwas Parade to feature tableaux depicting the theme
‘Unity in Diversity’
Amongst key attractions of parade: BSF marching
contingent comprising exclusively Indian breed dogs such
as Rampur Hounds and Mudhol Hounds
PM to inaugurate and lay foundation stone of infrastructure
and development projects worth over Rs 1,140 crore in
Ekta Nagar
Focus of projects: Enhance tourist experience, improve
accessibility and support sustainability initiatives
PM to interact with Officer Trainees of 100th Foundation
Course at the culmination of Aarambh 7.0
Posted On: 29 OCT 2025 10:58AM by PIB Delhi
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will visit Gujarat on 30-31 October. On 30th October, PM will
travel to Ekta Nagar, Kevadia and at around 5:15 PM, will flag off E-buses there. At around 6:30 PM,
he will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of various infrastructural and development projects
worth over Rs 1,140 crore in Ekta Nagar.
On 31st October, at around 8 AM, Prime Minister will offer floral tribute at the Statue of Unity, which
will be followed by Rashtriya Ekta Diwas celebrations marking the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar
Vallabhbhai Patel. Thereafter, at around 10:45 AM, he will interact with the Officer Trainees of the
100th Common Foundation Course in Aarambh 7.0.
Day 1 - 30th OctoberPrime Minister will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of various infrastructural and
development projects in Ekta Nagar. These projects aim to enhance the tourist experience, improve
accessibility and support sustainability initiatives in the area. With a total investment of over Rs 1,140
crore, the projects reflect the Government’s vision of promoting eco-tourism, green mobility, smart
infrastructure, and tribal development in the region surrounding the world’s tallest statue.
The projects that will be inaugurated include the Birsa Munda Tribal University in Rajpipla;
Hospitality District (Phase-1) at Garudeshwar; Vaman Vriksha Vatika; Satpuda protection wall; E-Bus
Charging Depot & 25 Electric Buses; Narmada Ghat Extension; Kaushalya Path; Walkway from Ekta
Dwar to Shreshtha Bharat Bhavan (Phase-2), Smart Bus Stops (Phase-2), Dam Replica Fountain,
GSEC Quarters among others.
Further, Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone of various projects including Museum of Royal
Kingdoms of India; Veer Balak Udyan; Sports Complex; Rain Forest Project; Jetty Development near
Shoolpaneshwar Ghat; Travelators at the Statue of Unity among others.
During the programme, Prime Minister will also release a special commemorative coin of Rs 150
denomination and stamp marking the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Patel.
Day 2 - 31st October
Prime Minister will participate in the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas celebrations and offer floral tribute to
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. He will administer the Ekta Diwas pledge and witness Ekta Diwas Parade.
The parade will include contingents from BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP and SSB along with various state
police forces. Key attractions this year include a BSF marching contingent comprising exclusively
Indian breed dogs such as Rampur Hounds and Mudhol Hounds, Gujarat Police’s Horse Contingent,
Assam Police’s Motorcycle Daredevil Show, and BSF’s Camel Contingent and Camel Mounted Band.
The parade will also honour five Shaurya Chakra awardees from CRPF and sixteen gallantry medal
winners from BSF who displayed exceptional courage in anti-Naxal operations in Jharkhand and
counter-terror operations in Jammu & Kashmir. BSF personnel will also be recognised for their
valour during Operation Sindoor.
This year’s Rashtriya Ekta Diwas parade will feature ten tableaux from NSG, NDRF, Gujarat, Jammu
& Kashmir, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Manipur, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Uttarakhand and
Puducherry, depicting the theme ‘Unity in Diversity’. A cultural programme featuring 900 artists will
showcase India’s classical dances representing the richness and diversity of Indian culture. The
Rashtriya Ekta Diwas celebrations this year hold special significance as the nation marks the 150th
birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
Prime Minister will interact with Officer Trainees of the 100th Foundation Course at the culmination
of Aarambh 7.0. The 7th edition of Aarambh is being held on the theme of “Reimagining
Governance.” The 100th foundation course includes 660 Officer Trainees from across 16 civil
services of India and 3 civil services of Bhutan.
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