Kashi-Tamil Sangamam: Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat

Kashi-Tamil Sangamam - Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat

The Government of India recently launched the 'Kashi-Tamil Sangamam,' a month-long initiative designed to "strengthen" and "rekindle" the cultural and civilizational tie between Tamil Nadu and Varanasi.
This programme would be part of the project Ek Bharat Sreshtha Bharat.

What is the meaning of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat?

It was started in 2015 to promote participation among the people of various States/UTs in order to improve mutual understanding and connecting amongst people of distinct cultures, hence securing India's stronger unity and integrity.
It is a Ministry of Education initiative.
Activities Under the Scheme: each state and territory in the country would be paired with another for a set length of time, during which they would engage in organised activities such as language, literature, cuisine, festivals, cultural events, tourism, and so on.

Objectives:

To foster our nation's unity in diversity and to preserve and strengthen the fabric of traditionally existent emotional relationships among our people.
Promote the spirit of national integration through a deep and systematic engagement with all Indian states and union territories over the course of a year.
Showcase the rich heritage and culture, customs and traditions of any state to help people understand and appreciate India's diversity, establishing a sense of shared identity.
Make long-term commitments.
Create an atmosphere that encourages inter-state learning by sharing best practises and experiences.

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