{"id":73469,"date":"2025-11-14T16:20:06","date_gmt":"2025-11-14T10:50:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/?p=73469"},"modified":"2025-11-14T16:20:06","modified_gmt":"2025-11-14T10:50:06","slug":"ek-bharat-shreshtha-bharat-abhiyan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/ek-bharat-shreshtha-bharat-abhiyan\/","title":{"rendered":"Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat Abhiyan, Objectives, Implementation, Impact"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat (EBSB) is a flagship Government of India initiative launched to strengthen the spirit of national integration through sustained people-to-people engagement across States and Union Territories (UTs). By pairing different States\/ UTs for cultural, linguistic, educational, and touristic exchange, the Abhiyan seeks to celebrate India\u2019s unity in diversity and promote mutual understanding. This initiative fosters long-term cooperation, helping citizens appreciate cultural pluralism while reinforcing national cohesion.<\/span><\/p>\n

Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat Abhiyan<\/b><\/h2>\n

Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat (translated as \u201cOne India, Best India\u201d) is a structured scheme initiated by the Government of India, first mooted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi<\/strong><\/a> on 31st October 2015, on Rashtriya Ekta Divas (National Unity Day<\/strong><\/a>), commemorating Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Under this programme, all 36 States and UTs are paired for a year-long engagement cycle, during which the paired regions collaborate across multiple domains- culture, language, literature, cuisine, festivals, tourism, sports, and more. <\/span>The Ministry of Education, along with other Central ministries such as Culture, Tourism, Youth Affairs, Sports, Home Affairs, and Railways, coordinates the activities.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat Abhiyan Objectives<\/b><\/h2>\n

The key objectives and ambition of the Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat Abhiyan has been listed below:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. National Integration: Promote a sense of shared identity by connecting citizens of different states through cultural and linguistic exchange.<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Cultural Exchange: Facilitate people-to-people contact to appreciate each other\u2019s traditions, art, festivals, and cuisine.<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Tourism Promotion: Encourage tourism by showcasing the tourist heritage of paired states.<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Educational Linkages: In schools and colleges, students participate in inter-state exchanges, promote bilingual learning, and share best practices.<\/span><\/li>\n
  5. Sustainable Engagement: Maintain long-term relationships between regions, leveraging both government and community participation.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat Abhiyan Process<\/b><\/h2>\n

    Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat pairs states\/UTs in specific combinations, ensuring cultural and geographic diversity in each pairing. Some of the notable pairings include:<\/span><\/p>\n

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    • Jammu & Kashmir & Ladakh paired with Tamil Nadu<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Andhra Pradesh with Punjab<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Himachal Pradesh with Kerala<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Maharashtra with Odisha, Goa with Jharkhand, and Delhi with Sikkim<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      These pairings rotate and evolve, with activity calendars jointly prepared by the paired regions for year-long engagement.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat Abhiyan Components<\/b><\/h2>\n

      Under Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat Abhiyan, the following key domains of interaction are promoted:<\/span><\/p>\n

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      1. Cultural Exchange: Joint celebrations of festivals, cultural performances, dance, music, and arts from paired states.<\/span><\/li>\n
      2. Educational Exchange: Schools and colleges adopt art-integrated projects, inter-state student visits, and language-learning activities. Over 2.5 crore students have participated in EBSB activities at school level (2022) and 3.8 lakh EBSB clubs have been formed across CBSE, KVS, NVS, and other schools.<\/span><\/li>\n
      3. Sports Exchange: Sporting events between paired states, such as roll ball, handball, etc., to foster friendly competition.<\/span><\/li>\n
      4. Tourism & Cuisine: Promotion of tourism through inter-state travel and showcasing local cuisines.<\/span><\/li>\n
      5. Literary & Linguistic Exchange: Literary competitions, language workshops, and book translation to deepen mutual appreciation.<\/span><\/li>\n
      6. Governance and Best Practices Sharing: Paired states exchange governance models, development strategies, and administrative innovations.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat Abhiyan Implementation<\/b><\/h2>\n

        The Revised Guidelines (August 2025) for Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat Abhiyan in schools emphasize a structured, measurable implementation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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        • Monitoring: District Education Officers act as nodal officers to collect data on monthly activities and upload reports to the EBSB portal.<\/span><\/li>\n
        • Reporting: Schools collect photos, short videos, and reports of events, and upload them.<\/span><\/li>\n
        • Central Oversight: The Department of School Education & Literacy and Central Ministries jointly review paired-state activities annually.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat Abhiyan Impact<\/b><\/h2>\n

          Since the inception of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat Abhiyan, it has shown several impacts and outcomes as:<\/span><\/p>\n

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          • All 36 States\/ UTs have been paired for inter-state engagement.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
          • In 2022, about 2.5 crore students participated in school-level EBSB activities.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
          • 3.8 lakh EBSB clubs have been created across CBSE, KVS, NVS, and other schools.<\/span><\/li>\n
          • The Centre for Cultural Resources and Training (CCRT) organizes orientation courses under EBSB to train teachers and cultural ambassadors, aligning with NEP-2020.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
          • Youth Engagement: In 2025, the national integration camp in Tripura was conducted under the EBSB theme, promoting leadership, cultural exchange, and social harmony among young Scouts & Guides.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat Abhiyan Achievements<\/b><\/h2>\n

            Since its implementation the EBSB Abhiyan has shown several achievements:<\/span><\/p>\n

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            1. Strengthened National Unity: By pairing regions with very different languages and cultures, EBSB fosters empathy, understanding, and respect.<\/span><\/li>\n
            2. Educational Enrichment: Through peer learning and shared cultural projects, students understand the diversity of India and build a pan-Indian identity.<\/span><\/li>\n
            3. Youth Leadership: Sporting and cultural exchanges empower young people as ambassadors of national integration.<\/span><\/li>\n
            4. Linguistic Preservation: Exchange programs encourage the appreciation of regional languages, helping preserve linguistic heritage.<\/span><\/li>\n
            5. Cultural Tourism: Encourages states to promote their tourism circuits based on cultural ties, boosting the economy and tourism.<\/span><\/li>\n
            6. Institutionalization: EBSB is embedded in the education system (school clubs, reporting system) ensuring sustainability.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

              Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat Abhiyan Challenges<\/b><\/h2>\n

              Despite several advancements and progress, the Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat Abhiyan faces several criticism and challenges:<\/span><\/p>\n

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              • Sustaining Engagement: Once-yearly pairing may not build deep, sustained relationships; there is a risk of tokenistic cultural exchanges.<\/span><\/li>\n
              • Unequal Participation: Not all States\/UTs may have the same capacity or enthusiasm to engage, especially in remote or less-resourced areas.<\/span><\/li>\n
              • Measurement of Impact: While activity numbers are tracked, measuring true attitudinal change (unity, understanding) is harder.<\/span><\/li>\n
              • Digital Divide: Uploading reports, photos, and data requires digital access; remote schools may lag in participation.<\/span><\/li>\n
              • Overlapping Programmes: With many government programs, EBSB’s identity sometimes overlaps with other integration schemes, diluting focus.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                Way Forward:<\/b><\/p>\n

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                • Deepening Partnerships: Encourage long-term \u201ctwinning\u201d projects between paired states beyond one year, including shared infrastructure, youth forums, and governance models.<\/span><\/li>\n
                • Enhanced Monitoring & Evaluation: Develop impact metrics (surveys, attitudinal studies) to assess change in national integration, not just event participation.<\/span><\/li>\n
                • Inclusive Participation: Provide additional support to under-resourced states\/UTs (funding, digital tools) to ensure full engagement.<\/span><\/li>\n
                • Digital Strengthening: Expand the EBSB portal to include mobile-friendly reporting, virtual exchanges, and virtual cultural tours.<\/span><\/li>\n
                • Synergies with Other Schemes: Align EBSB with NEP-2020, Aman Bharat, and tourism promotion schemes to maximize synergy and policy coherence.<\/span><\/li>\n
                • Youth Mentorship: Launch cross-state youth leadership programs to nurture long-term ambassadors who will carry forth national integration.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                  Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat Abhiyan UPSC<\/b><\/h2>\n

                  Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat is more than a symbolic initiative; it is a structural attempt to weave India\u2019s rich diversity into a cohesive national identity. By pairing States and UTs and promoting systematic cultural, educational, and social exchanges, EBSB creates a platform for India\u2019s citizens to understand each other deeply. In an era of rapid change and global uncertainty, such initiatives help build a more unified, resilient, and inclusive India.<\/span><\/p>\n

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                  • In August 2025, the Ministry of Education issued revised EBSB guidelines to strengthen school-level coordination and digital reporting mechanisms.<\/span><\/li>\n
                  • At the Akhil Bharatiya Shiksha Samagam 2025, under the NEP-2020, the Bhasha Sagar App was launched to facilitate multilingual learning across India as part of EBSB.<\/span><\/li>\n
                  • Cultural events under EBSB continue in 2025: The National Integration Camp in Tripura emphasized youth participation and inter-state mutual understanding.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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