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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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avdhesh kumar
avdhesh kumar 9 years 12 months ago
इनकी सेवा में है।अपना सब कुछ अर्पण। अपना तन मन धन और जीवन।सब सर्वस्व समर्पण। है नतमस्तक सदा सर्वदा इसके समक्ष अवधेश। विश्व गुरु के पद पर।फिर से विराजे देश। 🙏🏻जय श्री राम🙏🏻
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avdhesh kumar
avdhesh kumar 9 years 12 months ago
भारत है वो पुण्य भूमि।जहाँ होते पभु अवतार। यहीं पे आने के लिए।हैं निराकार साकार। शीश की तरफ कैलाश। चरणों की तरफ है लंका। सारे विश्व में बजता है।भारत के नाम का डंका। गिरिराज हिमालय आभूषण इसका। विंध्याचल एक ढाल है। अविनाशी काशी है प्राण।वहां कालों का भी काल है। गंगा यमुना सरस्वती। तीन नेत्र हैं इसके। इस जीवन के लिए सभी।हम आभारी हैं जिसके। ममतामयी ये भूमि हमारी।दिया सभी को आश्रय। बाकी भूमि पे क्या होता है। इससे हमे क्या आशय। सिंह वाहिनी भारत माता।ये ही सबकी भाग्य विधाता।
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RAJA POULOSE
RAJA POULOSE 9 years 12 months ago
Hi Dear PM, I like to participate as exchange of many tamilnadu culture children s games with haryana state culture childrens as part of national integration and happiness Regards Poulose Raja Mobile # 09360067473 email: poulosephilo@gmail.com
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Sushil Agarwal
Sushil Agarwal 9 years 12 months ago
Since ancient times Traders have been the connecting link among cities/towns across the World. When a trader travels from one city to another he not only takes his home culture/traditions/fashion/knowledge to it but also brings back a valuable stock of the same from other city. My idea for #EkBharatShresthaBharat is based on this fact.
mygov_14507815380.pdf
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Sougat Mohapatra
Sougat Mohapatra 9 years 12 months ago
This idea is very simple, effective &in this way we can easily exchange our cultural heritage with each other across India. 1st we need to gather the cultural heritages of each state and frame a cultural team at state level covering all best artists, musical instrument etc. 2nd having these teams from the states, we provide them with mobile vehicles (Involve state tourism Deptt.) may be Special Train or Buses &then these cultural group will move to inter state & perform cultural events there.
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Harshal Parte
Harshal Parte 9 years 12 months ago
In order to connect different states, the specialtiy of each state should be promoted by other state through state governments. For example Gujarat can showcase tourist sports of maharashtra as it is a nearby state and vice versa as people will be encouraged to visit a nearby state to save cost. Also a state can showcase infrastructure and other business opportunities of other state to reduce unemployment in its home state. Cash rewards should be given for inter state marriages.
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Karamjit Singh
Karamjit Singh 9 years 12 months ago
I think whatever activity we under take must help the person in setting up his/her own business. That is why Govt's help is must in finance and imparting of knowledge. If this "Vegetarian Healthy cooking" drive is initiated at school level will surely help (1) improve eating habits and health of children (2) setting up of a food chains of another state/s as business. क्योंकि खाने का business कभी घाटे में नहीं रहता, और अगर पूर्ण शाकाहारी हो तो सोने पे सुहागा
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