To commemorate the birth anniversary of Iron Man Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel who played an important role in building a strong and united India by persuading the Princely States to join the Union of India, the Rashtriya Ekta Divas was celebrated across Nuapada district on Sunday.
The celebration also witnessed observation of a Swachh Bharat programme everywhere. The district-level programme was held by the Nehru Yuva Kendra, Nuapada under the leadership of its district coordinator Asis Thakur.
The month-long Swachh Bharat awareness drive, which was inaugurated by district Collector Swadha Dev Singh on October 2 on the Gandhi Jayanti, ended on the Ekta Divas. Guests present on the closing day were DRDA PD Madhumita Naik, Khariar Road NAC Executive Officer Karna Suna and social worker Nishant Daga. Other participants included members of youth clubs affiliated to the NYK, SHG members and sanitation workers.