Department of Youth Affairs and Sports and its affiliate organizations-Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan (NYKS) and National Service Scheme (NSS) organized Unity Runs on the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel in all districts across the country.
Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Anurag Thakur flagged off the Run for Unity from Mohali, Punjab. Across the country, over 90
thousand Runs for Unity were organized by covering the distance of more than 95 lakh Km with the participation of 55.32 Lakh Youth by Department of Youth Affairs, NYKS, NSS and others.
The aim was to generate awareness among citizens about the essence of national unity and inculcate the spirit of fraternity and togetherness in the midst of diversity.