Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat

IN NEWS:

• The government has decided to take forward the ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’ programme by using innovative ways in view of the prevailing conditions of COVID 19.

Source: PIB

ABOUT THE SCHEME:

• It aims to promote engagement and thereby understanding amongst the people of different states/UTs to ensure a stronger united India.
• It is coordinated by the Ministry of Human Resource Development.
• Some of the key activities under the scheme are cultural exchange programmes, translation of literary works into other languages, organization of culinary festivals and promotion of Rajya Darshan programmes.

OBJECTIVES:

1. To CELEBRATE the Unity in Diversity of our Nation and to maintain and strengthen the fabric of traditionally existing emotional bonds between the people of our Country;
2. To PROMOTE the spirit of national integration through a deep and structured engagement between all Indian States and Union Territories through a year-long planned engagement between States;
3. To SHOWCASE the rich heritage and culture, customs and traditions of either State for enabling people to understand and appreciate the diversity that is India, thus fostering a sense of common identity
4. To ESTABLISH long-term engagements; and,
5. To CREATE an environment which promotes learning between States by sharing best practices and experiences.

PRELIMS QUESTION:

Q. Which of the following Ministry is the nodal agency for the ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’ programme:

1. Ministry of Culture
2. Ministry of External affairs
3. Ministry of Home affairs
4. Ministry of Human Resource Development

Answer to Prelims question

Source: PIB