Under the Ek Bharat-Shreshtha Bharat Yojana, Madhya Pradesh has partnered with Manipur and Nagaland.
- The Higher Education Department of Madhya Pradesh will be the nodal department to implement the scheme.
- An 8-member team from Madhya Pradesh toured Manipur and Nagaland in this regard.
- Madhya Pradesh will participate in Sangai Mahotsav which will be organized in Manipur from November 21 to 30.
- Teams of Manipur and Nagaland will take part in Lok Rang and Bal Rang programmes.
- The aim of participating in these events is to present their cultural programmes and to apprise people with their culture.
- Translation work of Nagaland’s books has also been started in Madhya Pradesh with an aim to introduce people of the state with their activities and cultural heritage.
About Ek Bharat-Shreshtha Bharat Yojana
The scheme was launched by Hon’ble Prime Minister, 31st October on the occasion of Shree Vallabhbhai Patel’s birthday.
Objectives of the initiative are
- 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;
- 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;
- 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
- To establish long-term engagements
- To create an environment which promotes learning between States by sharing best practices and experiences.
