- Calls for enthusiastic public and youth participation to reinforce the spirit of national unity and integrity
SHOPIAN: Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Shopian, Dr. Zakir Hussain Faaz, today chaired a comprehensive review meeting at the Mini-Secretariat, Shopian, to assess, review and finalize the arrangements for the observance of Rashtriya Ekta Diwas and the much-anticipated Run for Unity, scheduled to be held on October 31, 2026.
During the meeting, the ADC highlighted the profound national significance of Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, emphasizing that the occasion serves as a powerful reminder of the country's collective commitment to preserving and strengthening national unity, territorial integrity and security. He underscored the importance of commemorating the day in its true spirit by fostering a sense of solidarity, mutual harmony and collective responsibility among citizens.
Stressing the need for meticulous planning and effective interdepartmental coordination, Dr. Faaz observed that close coordination among all concerned departments is imperative to ensure the smooth, seamless and successful conduct of the scheduled activities. He emphasized the importance of ensuring the participation of officers, officials and employees from all government departments in the observance.
The ADC issued necessary directions to the concerned officers to ensure that all requisite arrangements, particularly those pertaining to logistics, security, medical facilities and transportation, are put in place well in advance and executed with utmost efficiency. He further instructed all departments to work in close coordination and maintain effective interdepartmental synergy to ensure the successful and orderly conduct of the programme.
Calling for enthusiastic public engagement, particularly from the youth, the ADC urged all stakeholders to make concerted efforts to encourage maximum participation in the Run for Unity. He stressed that active public involvement would lend greater significance to the occasion and transform the event into a memorable district-wide celebration of national unity, solidarity and integrity.
The meeting concluded with a collective commitment among the participating officers to work in close coordination and harmony, ensuring the successful observance of Rashtriya Ekta Diwas while upholding and promoting the enduring values of national unity and integrity.
The meeting was attended by District Programme Officer (DPO) Mohammed Imran, General Manager, District Industries Centre (DIC), Shurjil Naik, Chief Planning Officer (CPO) Mudasir Ahmed, Deputy Superintendent of Police (Dy.SP), Chief Education Officer (CEO), Deputy Chief Medical Officer (Dy. CMO), Assistant Regional Transport Officer (ARTO), District Youth Services and Sports Officer (DYSSO), besides other concerned officers and officials.


