: A 'run for unity' programme was organised by Coast Guard district (Karnataka) headquarters at Panambur here Wednesday as a tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his 143rd birth anniversary.
Participants took part in the 10-km run, flagged off by Organ Donation India Foundation chairman Lal Goel.
The event, supported by Rotary Club, Moodbidri, was co-ordinated by Deputy Commandant Deepika Dhiman.
Coast Guard Karnataka commander DIG SS Dasila in his welcome speech, recalled Sardar Patel's contributions in Indias freedom movement and nation building after Independence.
The 'run for unity' was held to celebrate the harmony and unity in the country, which has a diverse culture, he said.
Goel said the programme was to showcase initiatives that are integral to nation build-up through synergies and to broaden public horizons by learning and experiencing more of India and all it has to offer.
Commandant R K Sharma and Rotary Club Moodbidri president Ramesh also spoke.
A unity run integrity pledge was read out to all the volunteers and participants by Commandant Satwant Singh after the programme.
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