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'EK Bharat Shreshtha Bharat' Contest

'EK Bharat Shreshtha Bharat' Contest
Start Date :
Nov 05, 2015
Last Date :
Dec 26, 2015
00:00 AM IST (GMT +5.30 Hrs)
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During the Rashtriya Ekta Divas address on 31st October, on the occasion of birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi announced that the ...

During the Rashtriya Ekta Divas address on 31st October, on the occasion of birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi announced that the Government of India proposes to launch a new initiative called ‘EK Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’. The programme aims to give a boost to the existing cultural connect between different parts of the country and enhance interaction between people living in different states.

Conceptually, the idea is that each year one state should connect to any other state in India on a reciprocal basis. As the Prime Minister himself explained through an example in his speech, "Haryana as a state can decide to connect with Tamil Nadu for the year 2016 and the activities that Haryana state can undertake may include popularizing the rich heritage of Tamil Nadu in Haryana through song festivals, book festivals, literary events, food festivals, tours of people of Haryana to Tamil Nadu and vice versa. In the year 2017, Haryana would connect to any other state and in 2018 to another state and so on".

The knowledge of the culture, traditions and practices of different states will lead to an enhanced understanding and bonding between each other thereby strengthening the unity and and integrity of India. The full address of the portion of the Prime Minister's speech, where he announced the scheme, can be accessed here.

We believe that such an initiative to connect people-to-people should be implemented with inputs from the citizens of India.

With this view, MyGov introduces the ‘EK Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’ contest. Citizens are invited to submit their ideas and suggestions on how the programme should be structured so as to encapsulate its true spirit in all its various dimensions and capture the diversity that characterises India.

While the citizens are free to submit their ideas in kernel format, they can also expand in detail on the themes and sub-themes. Citizens may consider the following general themes on which to base their ideas, while submitting their entries. These themes are only indicative and participants are free to include any other points they deem appropriate.

1. Identifying role of central government and state governments in implementing the programme
2. Identifying the manner in which the governments, civil society and private sector can work together.
3. Specifying the Use of modern communication tools, including social media.
4. Documentation of success stories.
5. Making 'Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat' a people's movement rather than a government programme.

Participants are encouraged to submit original and innovative ideas. An idea, merely rich in detail but lacking originality, would not score more than a very innovative idea explained briefly. However, if a very innovative idea is also explained in detail, it will naturally score higher.

Participants may submit their entries as attached PDF documents while providing a summary of their proposals in the comment section.

The winners of the contest will be awarded a certificate by the Prime Minister, along with cash prizes as follows:

1. First Prize - Rs. 100,000/-
2. Second Prize - Rs. 75,000/-
3. Third Prize - Rs. 50,000/-

The last date for submission is 25th December, 2015.

Please click here for more information on Terms and Conditions.

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Praveen Singh
Praveen Singh 10 years 6 months ago
5.Exchanges of cultural adaptation of stories from scriptures like Ramayana and Mahabharat through people to people interactions. 6. Role models and personalities from every cultural zone to interact through public arrangement and participation. 7.Food and cultural fair arranged by public at village/town and city level.Tourism center activities could be stretched to villages surrounding popular tourist center. 8.Farmer to farmer visits through best practices interactions and talks.
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Praveen Singh
Praveen Singh 10 years 6 months ago
For such noble cause we have to catalyze the process of people to people interaction through existing institution as well as facilitating independent people and community interactions 1.School to school with role model public from village/town/city where interactions are planned. 2.Panchayat to Panchayat with public participation from village. 3.Tour center to tour center where people arrange tour planning 4.Cultural appreciation and cultural sensitivity training modules.
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Yogendra Jain_1
Yogendra Jain_1 10 years 6 months ago
IDEA for new thing Balance should be maintain between work and life Suggestions Tolerance and Non-Violence Secularism Cultural and Social Bond Ways of Greeting: Flower Garlands Indian Marriages Paanigrahan Sanskaar. Indian Dresses Indian Jewellery Mehndi Worshipping Nature Dance Theatre Music Films Visual Arts Paintings Sculptures Pottery
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Ashish Gupta
Ashish Gupta 10 years 6 months ago
To make people know more about the cultural heritage of different states of India specially the school going children's ,a heritage train should be started with all the information,audio as well as visual prepared by the particular state people itself. This will make an impact among the developing minds of the children about the diversity and richness of Indian culture and traditions in a more realistic and interesting way better than any history book.
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prema venkatesan
prema venkatesan 10 years 6 months ago
Invite people from Haryana for religious tourism which is highly rich in temple cities Madurai,Kanchipuram,Thiruchi,kumbakonam in Tamilnadu.Invest the fund with the help of NGO's or institutional socities like INTACH ,further the funds collected should be used to develop new religious pilgrimage circuits within Tamilnadu for less recognized yet invaluable temple towns like cuddalore,thirunelveli,villupuram,karur,gobichettipalayam etc and slowly integrate swatch bharat into development
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Mohammed shan H
Mohammed shan H 10 years 6 months ago
I am sure that any program for "Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat " from our PM Modiji would be welcomed with both hands by we people. Because the time needs Indians to unite to counter the upcoming problems that are swallowing other countries. " the more stronger we are as united and the more we would gain together " . I have given my suggestions in PDF. Thank you for giving me an opportunity.
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Gyan Vikash Baruah
Gyan Vikash Baruah 10 years 6 months ago
I suggest the following steps 1. Involving people in a mode of debate & discussion. 2. India’s cultural diversity should be a chapter in schools from Class V onwards till Class X. 3. Building “India Museum” showcasing India’s cultural diversity. 4. Schools should encourage student exchange programmes in their vacations. 5. Making the user friendly “Ek Bharat” app. 6. Celebrating “EK Bharat, Shresth Bharat” day in schools & colleges. 7. Highlighting success stories in the website.
mygov_145093774729047294.pdf
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TUSHAR PATIL
TUSHAR PATIL 10 years 6 months ago
It's better to do this task by combining the peoples of all the states of all the parts and departments.... It's better to take there advises. My opinion is that .. As a example ... Organise one states all cultural activities and functions in other state,due to which the peoples of different states will get to know the culture of other states. With this try to do the celebrations together. And with this try to make the government facilities of all states equal to people. BEST LUCK.....
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