Department of Community Medicine Observes National Unity Day 2026 with Oath-Taking Ceremony

Rashtriya Ekta Diwas 2026: Students Pledge to Uphold National Unity and Integrity

The Department of Community Medicine, Adichunchanagiri Institute of Medical Sciences (AIMS), B.G. Nagara, worked with NSS Units 1 and 2 and the AIMS Student Council to observe National Unity Day (Rashtriya Ekta Diwas) on 31 October 2026. The programme ran from 11:00 am to 12:00 noon in Lecture Hall 3, AIMS, under the theme “Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat.” It marked the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and honoured his role in uniting India. About 200 faculty members and Phase II MBBS students took part.

Objectives

The programme aimed to:

• commemorate Rashtriya Ekta Diwas and the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
• promote national unity, integrity and solidarity among students
• raise awareness of national security and social harmony
• encourage students to uphold unity and responsible citizenship through the national pledge

Proceedings

Dr. Varsha G., Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine, spoke to the students about the significance of National Unity Day. She stressed unity in diversity, national integrity, mutual respect, and every citizen’s responsibility to keep the peace.

Dr. Madhura M.M., Associate Professor, Department of Community Medicine, then led the National Unity Day pledge. Participants solemnly pledged to preserve the unity, integrity and security of the nation and to spread the message of national integration. Dr. Sujean J.N., Postgraduate, Department of Community Medicine, helped run the programme.

Outcomes

Students learned about the meaning of Rashtriya Ekta Diwas and Sardar Patel’s contributions. The pledge renewed their commitment to national unity, integrity and security and encouraged them to promote harmony and respect diversity. Students found the address informative and the pledge meaningful. They said the programme deepened their sense of national unity and responsible citizenship.

Conclusion

The programme ended with a renewed commitment to unity, civic responsibility and national solidarity, in the spirit of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s vision of a united India. The Department of Community Medicine thanks NSS Units 1 and 2, the AIMS Student Council, and all faculty and students who took part.