Kashi Tamil Sangamam Programme

Kashi Tamil Sangamam Programme

Subject: Art and Culture

Context: Tamil learning books fly off the shelves at Kashi Tamil Sangamam as demand was seen both from Hindi speakers as well as Tamil-origin residents of Varanasi.

Concept:

• The objective of the programme is to celebrate, reaffirm and rediscover the age-old links between Tamil Nadu and Kashi – two of the country’s most important and ancient seats of learning.
• This programme would be a part of the ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’ initiative.
• It aims to provide an opportunity for people from all walks of life including scholars, students, philosophers, traders, artisans, artists etc. from the two regions to come together, share their knowledge, culture and best practices and learn from each other’s experiences.
• The programme has been devised based on the recommendations of the Bharatiya Bhasha Samiti (BBS) or the High-Powered Committee for Promotion of Indian Language constituted by the Education Ministry.
• The endeavour is in sync with NEP 2020’s emphasis on integrating the wealth of Indian Knowledge Systems with modern systems of knowledge.
• IIT Madras and BHU are the two implementing agencies for the programme.

Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat

• It was announced on 31^st October, 2015on the occasion of the 140^th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
• Ministry/ Department: Ministry of Education
• Objectives:
  • 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;
  • 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;
  • 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.