EK Bharat Shrestha Bharat(EBSB) cell – Rajiv Gandhi University, Arunachal Pradesh

About EBSB

ABOUT EK BHARAT SHRESTHA BHARAT:

The idea of a sustained and structured cultural connect between people of different regions was mooted by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi during the Rashtriya Ekta Divas held on 31st October, 2015, to commemorate the 140^th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. Hon’ble Prime Minister propounded that cultural diversity is a joy that ought to be celebrated through mutual interaction & reciprocity between people of different States and UTs so that a common spirit of understanding resonates throughout the country. Every State and UT in the country would be paired with another State/UT for a time period, during which they would carry out a structured engagement with one another in the spheres of language, literature, cuisine, festivals, cultural events, tourism etc. For example, Arunachal Pradesh is paired with Uttar Pradesh for during this period, Arunachal People would attempt to learn key words of Uttar Pradesh and vice-versa, Uttar Pradesh would hold food festivals offering Arunachali, Arunachali would perform folk dances, while Uttar Pradesh would perform Fold dance of Arunachal Pradesh at staged events etc. This pattern of cultural adoption of the partner State/UT would be followed by all states and UTs.

Under a programme of MoE, GoI, New Delhi Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat Unit has been established at Rajiv Gandhi University (A Central University), Arunachal Pradesh in the year 2017 with an aims to enhance interaction & promote mutual understanding between people of different states/UTs through the concept of state/UT pairing. The states carry out activities to promote a sustained and structured cultural connect in the areas of language learning, culture, traditions & music, tourism & cuisine, sports and sharing of best practices, etc. Rajiv Gandhi University was paired with Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi (U.P) and Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh (U.P)

Objectives

The broad objectives of the initiative are as follows

i. To CELEBRATE the Unity in Diversity of our Nation and to maintain and strengthen the fabric of traditionally existing emotional bonds between the people of our Country;

ii. To PROMOTE the spirit of national integration through a deep and structured engagement between all Indian States and Union Territories through a year-long planned engagement between States;

iii. To SHOWCASE the rich heritage and culture, customs and traditions of either State for enabling people to understand and appreciate the diversity that is India, thus fostering a sense of common identity

iv. TO ESTABLISH long-term engagements and,

v. TO CREATE an environment which promotes learning between States by sharing best practices and experiences.

CELEBRATE
the Unity in Diversity of our Nation and to maintain and strengthen the fabric of traditionally existing emotional bonds between the people of our Country.

PROMOTE
the spirit of national integration through a deep and structured engagement between all Indian States and Union Territories through a year-long planned engagement between States.

SHOWCASE
the rich heritage and culture, customs and traditions of either State for enabling people to understand and appreciate the diversity that is India, thus fostering a sense of common identity.

ESTABLISH
long-term engagements.

CREATE
an environment which promotes learning between States by sharing best practices and experiences.

This format may be taken from the websitehttps://www.mygov.in/campaigns/ebsb/

Key theme for Interaction

To celebrate the idea of India as a nation wherein different cultural units across varied geographies coalesce and interact with each other, this glorious manifestation of diverse cuisine, music, dance, theatre, movies & films, handicrafts, sports, literature, festivals, painting, sculpture etc. will enable people to imbibe the innate chord of binding and brotherhood;
To make our people aware about the seamless integral hull of the Modern Indian State spread across a vast landmass on whose firm foundations, the geopolitical strength of the country is ensured to benefit one and all;
To impress upon people at large about the increasing inter-connectedness between the constituents of various cultures and traditions, which is so vital for the spirit of nation building;
To induce a sense of responsibility & ownership for the nation as a whole through these close cross-cultural interactions as it intends to build up the interdependence matrix unequivocally.
To create learning ecosystem between the partnering states i.e Arunachal Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh so that they benefit from the best practices of one another by establishing a State to State Connect.

Pairing University

EBSB Club

MAJOR ACTIVITIES:

Rajiv Gandhi University, Arunachal Pradesh In collaboration with Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh & Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi Organizes a dialogue on ‘Dekho Apna Desh’
Rajiv Gandhi University observe ‘Yuva Sangeet Samaroh’ in collaboration with Aligarh Muslim University
Futsal Football Tournament
A Student Cultural Exchange Program between Rajiv Gandhi University, Arunachal Pradesh and Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi
On occasion of EK Bharat Shrestha Bharat (EBSB) Club Day a lecture on “Language as Cultural Resources” was organised
On occasion of EK Bharat Shrestha Bharat (EBSB) Day a lecture on “Indian Classical Music” was organised

Story telling programme
Cultural Programme
Food Festival
Youth Festival

Reports

Contact us

Dr. Sambhu Prasad

Nodal Officer, RGU

Email: ebsb@rgu.ac.in

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