K RAJIV GANDHI UNIVERSITY OF KNOWLEDGE TECHNOLOGIES Basar (Village & Mandal), Nirmal (District), Telangana State - 504107 RGUKT/Acad/2018/ NB-Hub/010 Date: 30-10-2018 CIRCULAR Subject: Observance of the birth anniversary of Late Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel as "Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day)" on 31st October, 2018 (Wednesday) - Cancellation of FIRST HOUR of the Academic Schedule on 31/10/2018 - Intimation - Reg creed This is to inform all the students that the Government of India observes 31st October as a special occasion all over the country, to foster and reinforce our dedication to preserve and strengthen the unity, integrity and security of our nation by celebrating it as Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day) to commemorate the Birth Anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. The occasion provides us an opportunity to re-affirm the inherent strength and resilience of our nation to withstand the actual and potential threats to the unity, integrity and security of our country. Ministry of HRD has accordingly desired that AICTE approved Institutes & University Departments including Private Institutes falling under State Universities to commemorate the Birth Anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel to celebrate 31st October, 2018 as Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day) in a befitting manner. A pledge taking ceremony would be organized to mark the occasion. A “Run for Unity” would also be organized involving Students/Faculty/Staff from all sections of society, so that a message of national unity permeates every part of the nation and the society. In this connection, the FIRST HOUR (ie., 9:00 am to 10:00 am) of tomorrow's academic scheduled has been cancelled, as per the approval of Administrative Officer with regard to the request made by the Dean Student Welfare and NSS Coordinator. The academic activities of the rest of the day from SECOND HOUR (i.e. from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm) RESUME AS USUAL. yo ve Ws Associate Dean Academics ASSOC D RGUK . B Copy to: 1. All the Notice Boards/University Hub