Initiatives under the Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat
- Programs for cultural exchange between partner States.
- 5 well-known folk songs and award-winning books have been translated into the language of the partner state.
- Writing and poetry exchange program.
- Create culinary festivals that offer the chance to discover new techniques.
- Reciprocally, plan educational tours for students at universities and schools.
- Tourism promotion for Rajya Darshan.
- Encouraging the administration of oaths and pledges in the respective partnering states’ native tongues.
Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat
On October 31, 2015, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel celebrated his 140th birthday, and the Hon’ble Prime Minister announced the initiative “Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat” in honor of the occasion. Understanding the various states’ and UTs’ cultures, traditions, and practices through this novel approach will improve the unity and integrity of India by fostering better relationships among the states. The program was started to highlight India’s rich cultural diversity and to provide a powerful mechanism for instilling nationalism and cultural awareness among our people. Additionally, it aims to enhance communication between Indians who reside across the nation in various locations. This program will foster interpersonal relationships and increase India’s sense of unity. The “Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat” concept is centered on a variety of subjects, including music, health, food, dancing, painting, sculpture, and handicrafts. The Scheme also includes a number of other initiatives outside cultural exchange programs, such as organizing culinary events, translating acclaimed literature into various languages, and sharing broadcasting programs between partner states. It is a Ministry of Education project. The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) created it. The goal is for individuals to learn the fundamentals of a conversation in an Indian language other than their mother tongue. It is accessible through 22 books, ePathshala, and DIKSHA.