India

Pokhriyal to open ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’ tomorrow

PNS

To celebrate the Unity in Diversity and to maintain and strengthen the fabric of traditionally existing emotional bonds between the people, the Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) has organised a mega cultural and literary youth extravaganza KVS “Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat Parv” in the national Capital on the occasion of birth anniversary of freedom fighter Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel.

The 4-day -ong mega event will be inaugurated by HRD Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank on Thursday. The main objective of the event is to showcase the spirit of ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’ and also to promote the Cultural & literary skills of students through various competitions. Further, it also provides a platform for teachers to express their talent in performing and visual arts.

This year four contemporary theme-based exhibits have been incorporated in the KVS “EK Bharat-Shreshtha Bharat Parv”, Fit India, Samagra Shiksha & Jal Suraksha, Ban on single-use Plastic, Swacch Bharat.

“Ek Bharat-Shrestha Bharat Parv aims to actively enhance interaction between students of diverse cultures living in the different States of India, with the objective of promoting greater mutual understanding amongst them. It is envisaged that through this exchange, the knowledge of the language, culture, traditions, and practices of different States will lead to an enhanced understanding and bonding between one another, thereby strengthening the unity and integrity of India.” said Santosh Kumar Mall, Commissioner, Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan

The cultural Maha Parv is expected to gather more than 2300 participants from 25 regions of Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan. The event will be concluded by HRD Secretary Amit Khare.