Which of the following statements about the term ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha

Which of the following statements about the term ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’ is/are correct ?

  • 1. It is an idea of sustained cultural connect between denizens of different regions.
  • 2. This was mooted in commemoration of the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
  • 3. It fosters common spirit of understanding among different States and UTs.

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1 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
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UPSC CISF-AC-EXE – 2021
The ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’ programme aims to enhance interaction and promote mutual understanding between people of different states/UTs in India.
1. It facilitates sustained cultural connect between regions through pairing one state with another for exchange activities. This supports statement 1.
2. The programme was announced by the Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi, on October 31, 2015, on the occasion of the 140th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, who was instrumental in the integration of India. This supports statement 2.
3. By promoting exchange activities in areas like language, literature, cuisine, festivals, cultural events, tourism, etc., the programme fosters a common spirit of understanding and bonding between states and UTs. This supports statement 3.
All three statements correctly describe the objectives and origin of the ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’ programme.
The programme embodies the spirit of ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’ (One India, Great India) and aims to celebrate the unity in diversity of India.
Under the programme, states and Union Territories are paired with each other for a year during which they carry out structured engagement with each other in various fields like culture, education, tourism, etc.