Rashtriya Ekta Diwas 2025: Desi Dog Breeds Lead the Parade
Why in the news
This year’s unity day ceremony will showcase home-grown dog breeds, linking the parade to self-reliance in policing and paramilitary work.
Key facts
- Event: Rashtriya Ekta Diwas 2025, on 31 October 2025.
- Place: Ekta Nagar, Gujarat.
- Leading the parade: Mudhol Hound and Rampur Hound, both indigenous breeds.
- Background: the PM’s 2020 appeal to swap imported dogs for tough desi breeds in police and paramilitary units.
Significance
- Marks a major step towards Atmanirbhar Bharat in security forces.
- Shows that the earlier appeal is bearing fruit.
Exam angle
- Venue: Ekta Nagar, Gujarat.
- Breeds featured: Mudhol Hound and Rampur Hound.
- Theme link: Atmanirbhar Bharat in security forces.
- Year of the PM’s appeal: 2020.