online programme ‘Fascinating Folk Dances of Tamil Nadu, Jammu& Kashmir, & Ladakh’ to foster spirit of Ek Bhrat Shreshtha Bharat

online programme ‘Fascinating Folk Dances of Tamil Nadu, Jammu& Kashmir, & Ladakh’ to foster spirit of Ek Bhrat Shreshtha Bharat

Question : The initiative ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’ was announced by Hon’ble Prime Minister on 31st October, 2015 on the occasion of the 140th birth anniversary of —–
(a) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
(b) Maulan Abulk Kalam Azad
(c) Bal Gangadhar Tilak
(d) Lala Lajpat Rai
Answer (a)
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  • To foster the spirit of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat, IHM Srinagar and IHM Chennai of Ministry of Tourism organized an online programme ‘Fascinating Folk Dances of Tamil Nadu, Jammu& Kashmir,&Ladakh’ this week.
  • Students from IHM Chennai and 3 students from IHM Srinagar performed the folk dances for these paired states under EBSB.

EBSB

  • The initiative ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’ was announced by Hon’ble Prime Minister on 31st October, 2015 on the occasion of the 140th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
  • Through this innovative measure, the knowledge of the culture, traditions and practices of different states & UTs will lead to an enhanced understanding and bonding between the states, thereby strengthening the unity and integrity of India.

By — Pankaj Pandey.

Link:
https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1648717