Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat Scheme

By : Neha Dhyani

Updated : May 19, 2022, 14:10

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel is widely known for his effort to boost national unity. His birth anniversary (31st of October) is celebrated as Ekta Diwas across the country. The word Ekta' translates to Unity' in the English language. In 2014, the government of India declared Sardar Patel's birth anniversary the National Unity Day.

On Vallabhbhai's birth anniversary in 2015, the then PM (Narendra Modi) launched the Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat Scheme based on Sardar Vallabhbhai's ideology. This scheme is an initiative to embrace the cultural vibrancy of our country and promote nationalism. It focused on inculcating a sense of nationalism in the citizens of India. Read on to know more about the Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat Scheme and its significance.

Key Features of the Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat Scheme

Technology may have brought us closer, but we still have to know each other's culture. The Ministry of Human Resource Development of India understood the need for boosting cultural exchange between people. It is why it came up with the Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat Scheme.

The key features of the Ek Bharat Shreshtha scheme are as follows -

Apart from embracing cultural vibrancy, the scheme focuses on promoting nationalism and cultural awareness in the country.
The Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat Scheme focuses on increasing the cultural exchange between people from different states.
This scheme encourages people with diverse backgrounds to come together as a nation. It aims at enhancing sentimental connections between people from different regions.
The culture, heritage, and traditions of different states are showcased to the citizens via events and literature to the citizens. The Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat Scheme boosts the sense of common identity among all citizens.
Under the Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat Scheme, numerous activities are conducted around the country to boost national unity. People get to learn about the customs of other states with the initiatives under the Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat Scheme.

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Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat Scheme Objectives and Visions

Objectives	Visions
This scheme aims at encouraging people to know about their neighbouring states and UTs.	Binding people from different states via music, cuisine, language, movies, literature, and other aspects.
The rich heritage, culture, and diversity of India will be promoted.	To boost inter-connectedness among people from different states.
The idea of national integration will be promoted under the Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat Scheme.	To help people that feel like they are in a different land when they visit other states.
Under this scheme, the government will boost learning between different states and UTs.	To boost cross-cultural engagement and develop a sense of responsibility among the citizens.
The feeling of One Nation' and Unity in Diversity will be promoted under this scheme.	To embrace diversity and promote unity at the same time.

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FAQs on the Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat Scheme

Q.1 How does Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat Scheme promotes national unity?

With its initiatives and activities, the Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat Scheme promotes national unity.

Q.2 What activities are conducted under the Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat Scheme?

State sightseeing, culinary events, and homestay for tourists from different states are a few activities conducted under the Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat Scheme.

Q.3 Which ministry launched the Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat Scheme in 2015?

Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat Scheme for national integration was launched under the Ministry of Human Resource Development.

Q.4 On which auspicious occasion was Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat Scheme launched?

Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat Scheme was launched on the 140th birth anniversary of Sardar Patel.