Government Schemes & Programmes
Ministry of Culture 1. Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat “Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat” was announced by Prime Minister on 31st October, 2015 on the occasion of the 140th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. The knowledge of the culture, traditions and practices of different States & UTs will lead to an enhanced understanding and bonding between the States. All States and UTs will be covered under the programme. There will be pairing of States/UTs at national level and these pairings will be in effect for one year, or till the next round of pairings. The State/UT level pairings would be utilized for state level activities. District level pairings would be independent of the State level pairings. Linking various States and Districts will connect people through exchanges in areas of culture, tourism, language, education trade etc. Citizens will be able to experience the cultural diversity of a much larger number of States/UTs while realising that I
