- The Mahotsav was held at Cooch Behar Palace in West Bengal.
- The Mahotsav is a flagship programme of Ministry of Culture, which was organised under the ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’initiative.
- During the inauguration, Union Minister of State (I/C) for Culture and Tourism, Prahlad Singh Patel was also present.
- This Rashtriya Sanskriti Mahotsav is conducted to showcase the art and culture of one state in other states. This leads to promoting culture and art forms and thus helps in providing support to the artists and artisans.
- Static part:
- National Parks and Wild Life Sanctuaries in West Bengal: Buxa NP, Gorumara NP, Singalila NP, Jaldapara NP, Sundarbans NP, Ballabhpur WLS, Bethuadahari WLS, Mahananda WLS, Jore Pokhri WLS
Question:
Q.1 In which state was 11th Rashtriya Sanskriti Mahotsav inaugurated?
a. Kerala
b. West Bengal
c. Manipur
d. Sikkim
a. Kerala
b. West Bengal
c. Manipur
d. Sikkim
