Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat Scheme: Highlights

“Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat” was launched by Hon’ble Prime Minister, on the occasion of Shree Vallabhbhai Patel’s birthday.

It is an inventive measure that will lead to an improved understanding & closeness b/w the states through the knowledge of the culture, ethnicities & practices of different states & UTs, for strengthening the unity & integrity of India.
All States & Union Territories will be covered under this scheme.
Acc.to scheme, two states will accept a distinct partnership for one year which would be marked by cultural & student exchanges.
Students of a particular state would travel to a different state to learn each other’s culture.
District level pairings will also be done & it would be independent of the state level pairings.
The activity will be very beneficial to link different states & districts in annual program that will connect people through exchanges in areas of culture, tourism, language, education trade etc.
Citizens will also be able to know how the cultural diversity of a much larger number of states/UTs while realizing that India is one.

To celebrate the unity in Diversity of our country & to uphold & strengthen the fabric of traditionally prevailing emotional bonds b/w the people of our nation.
To promote the spirit of national integration through a deep & structured engagement b/w all Indian states & UTs through a year-long planned commitment b/w states.
To showcase the rich heritage & culture, customs & traditions of either state for allowing people to understand & appreciate the diversity that is India, thus nurturing a sense of common identity.
To establish long-term engagements & to build an environment which encourages learning b/w sates by sharing best practices & experiences.

The idea of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat will benefit in building a healthier nation through empowering people to imbibe the innate chord of binding & brotherhood.
It will help to convince a sense of responsibility & ownership for the nation as a whole through this close cross-cultural exchanges.