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Gujarat Showcases Journey from Statue of Unity to Defence Manufacturing at Ekta Diwas Parade
✍️ The Hawk
🗓 01 Nov 2026, 10:17 AM
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During the Ekta Diwas parade, Gujarat highlighted its progress from the iconic Statue of Unity to expanding defence manufacturing capabilities.
On 15 January 2024, Gujarat staged a grand Ekta Diwas parade to celebrate national unity and showcase the state's development milestones. The event opened with a tribute to the Statue of Unity, the world’s tallest statue, symbolising the unity that has driven Gujarat’s growth.
Later in the parade, a series of displays highlighted Gujarat’s expanding defence manufacturing sector. Visitors were shown new facilities, advanced technologies, and partnerships with national defence firms, underscoring the state’s role in bolstering India’s strategic capabilities.
The parade also featured speeches from state officials who praised the progress made in infrastructure, industry, and national security. They emphasized that Gujarat’s journey from a symbol of unity to a defence manufacturing hub reflects its commitment to both economic development and national defence.
Attendees, including government dignitaries and industry leaders, applauded the achievements and expressed confidence in Gujarat’s future plans to further strengthen its defence production capabilities.
Later in the parade, a series of displays highlighted Gujarat’s expanding defence manufacturing sector. Visitors were shown new facilities, advanced technologies, and partnerships with national defence firms, underscoring the state’s role in bolstering India’s strategic capabilities.
The parade also featured speeches from state officials who praised the progress made in infrastructure, industry, and national security. They emphasized that Gujarat’s journey from a symbol of unity to a defence manufacturing hub reflects its commitment to both economic development and national defence.
Attendees, including government dignitaries and industry leaders, applauded the achievements and expressed confidence in Gujarat’s future plans to further strengthen its defence production capabilities.