EKTA NAGAR: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday visited the Rainforest and Vaman Vriksha Vatika in Gujarat’s Narmada district as part of the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas celebrations marking the 151st birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.“A wonderful experience awaits you at the Rainforest in Ekta Nagar, Kevadia! Immerse yourself in the beauty of lush greenery and nature. The Skywalk is a special attraction, offering a unique experience. Enjoy breathtaking views of the majestic ‘Statue of Unity,’” he wrote on X.The visit followed his floral tribute to Sardar Patel at the Statue of Unity and the inauguration and foundation-laying of 31 tourism and infrastructure projects worth Rs 426.71 crore in Ekta Nagar.The Rainforest is among the latest tourism attractions being developed in the vicinity of the Statue of Unity.The Prime Minister also visited Vaman Vriksha Vatika in Ekta Nagar as part of his engagements on the second day of his two-day Gujarat visit.The Prime Minister is scheduled to participate in the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas celebrations, which will include a parade featuring around 10,000 police and paramilitary personnel and nearly 4,700 artists.This year’s programme will highlight the country’s achievement in ending armed Naxalism in 2026.The celebrations will also feature a special National School of Drama presentation involving around 2,000 artists from 126 districts affected by armed Naxalism. The cultural programmes will be centred on the theme of ‘Vande Mataram’, marking 150 years of the national song.Rashtriya Ekta Diwas is observed every year on October 31 to mark Patel’s birth anniversary and recognise his contribution to India’s national integration.(With agency inputs)
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