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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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Vishal Sharma
Vishal Sharma 10 years 3 months ago
There will be Video & Book store/library to read/view on the spot. Books & Video of the state’s famous authors & personalities, folk tales, famous saints of the state, major religions & castes as well as religious scriptures of the state, famous places & pilgrimages etc. would be available in this library. There may be a 5- 7 days crash course to learn the state’s language or folk dances in the fair. Then a tourism center, an option of taking the one’s picture in the states folkclothes, contd..
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Vishal Sharma
Vishal Sharma 10 years 3 months ago
The location can be fixed (like fair ground or dussehra ground) in each city so that people know where to go. After 15 days, the theme state changes but the circus goes on at the same location in each major city. This is different from current art & craft melas where focus will be not on selling merchandise but to educate & train local people. This fair will have stalls to “teach” the basics of its regional language(s), art & craft, special food, festivals religious beliefs, state history..cont
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Vishal Sharma
Vishal Sharma 10 years 3 months ago
The goal of “ Ek Bharat Shresth Bharat” should be to make each Indian feel proud of every other Indian across region, religion or caste. The central govt, state govts as well as all civil societies have to work in unison under this flagship program. Here is my proposal with two ideas. The first one is called: “The State Circus”: In this, each state makes a troop of artisans & experts who will visit one state in each month with a minimum of 7 days or 15 days stay at one location. contd..
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Shantanu Chauhan
Shantanu Chauhan 10 years 3 months ago
My proposal includes the following points – 1. A Self sustaining model 2. Marriage with Digital India 3. Care for Environment 4. Contribution to nation’s growth 5. Teach them young 6. Conservation efforts 7. Foreign Collaborations 8. Miscellaneous a. Drone Revolution b. Innovative marketing c. Dedicated Channel d. Local Mapping e. Feedback
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Geeta Bhatt
Geeta Bhatt 10 years 3 months ago
by practicing we get controlled mind. As Buddha says - Mind is everything what you think you become.With these any form of work with technology will be done in a perfect manner. No one will not misuse it. Very necessary to protect our young ones since from their childhood by developing Values within themselves. Gv Knowledge about their nations,nations responsibilities,our scriptures etc.otherwise they are just wasting time during age after 15-25 yrs by just chatting through technology products.
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payal ddoeja
payal ddoeja 10 years 3 months ago
"Ek Bharat Shreshth Bharat" is no doubt a thoughtful initiative. I also think that Mr.President must be aware of " unity in diversity" thought. But to me it will only come if every state is given equal right and response. No discrimination towards east or anything. Social media no doubt is a great platform to share views but if done in keeping in mind the user's perspective. It can begin if the steps comes up with Educational front first ! After all educated India is the need of the hour!
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M V S S T SUBBARAO
M V S S T SUBBARAO 10 years 3 months ago
As highlighted the aim of this program is to give a boost to the existing cultural connect between different parts of the country and enhance interaction between people living in different states. Listed Themes 1. Identifying the role of central government and state governments in implementing the program: - The central government should make it mandatory for all the professional course pursuers to have at least a 3-month visit to states far-away from their place of study. For exa
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bhakti nitin bheda
bhakti nitin bheda 10 years 3 months ago
For getting job in gov or private sector, person should do any work from following at least for 30 days. 1. Farming 2. Army 3. Nursing 4. Cleaning Etc Because of this India will get more food,additional security,cleanliness, etc. In this way any social or national work can be done. Just think about it.No doubt it's difficult but surely it will work if you implement. Thank you for giving opportunity to express our thoughts.
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