NMDC organises Run for Unity in Hyderabad to mark National Unity Day
The event at Chacha Nehru Park commemorated the 151st birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
NMDC Limited organised a Run for Unity and Integrity at Chacha Nehru Park in Hyderabad on October 31, 2026. The event was held to celebrate National Unity Day and coincided with Vigilance Awareness Week 2026, which is being observed under the theme Probity for Prosperity.
The run was flagged off by NMDC Limited Director (Personnel) Krishna Kumar Thakur and Chief Vigilance Officer C Neelakanta Reddy. They were joined by NMDC employees and young participants from the National Cadet Corps and the National Service Scheme.
According to The Pioneer, the initiative commemorated the 151st birth anniversary of Bharat Ratna Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the first Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister of India. The speakers highlighted Patel's role in the unity and integration of India and his legacy as an architect of modern India.
Krishna Kumar Thakur and C Neelakanta Reddy urged participants to draw inspiration from the selfless service and dedication of national leaders. They encouraged participants to uphold integrity and ethical conduct in both their personal and professional lives.
Through this initiative, NMDC reaffirmed its commitment to a culture of integrity, ethical values, and preventive vigilance.