NMDC Limited proudly organised a “Run for Unity & Integrity” to celebrate National Unity Day at Chacha Nehru Park, Hyderabad, on 31st October 2026, falling in Vigilance Awareness Week 2026, being observed under the theme “Probity for Prosperity”, commemorating on the 151st birth anniversary of Bharat Ratna Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, India’s first Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister, popularly known as the “Iron Man of India”, the initiative celebrated the values of national unity, integrity and ethical conduct.
The run was flagged off by Shri Krishna Kumar Thakur, Director (Personnel), and C Neelakanta Reddy, Chief Vigilance Officer, NMDC Limited, in the presence of NMDC employees and young participants from the National Cadet Corps and the National Service Scheme.
Addressing the participants, the Director (Personnel) and the Chief Vigilance Officer highlighted Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s pivotal role in the unity and integration of India and his enduring legacy as an architect of modern India and paid tribute to the selfless efforts of national leaders and predecessors who helped shape the nation.
They urged participants to draw inspiration from his selfless service, dedication and unwavering commitment to the nation, and to uphold integrity and ethical conduct in their personal and professional lives.
Through this initiative, NMDC reaffirmed its commitment to preventive vigilance, ethical values and a culture of integrity.