Activities completed
Quiz on Heritage of Assam n Rajasthan
Dissemination of Information About the Paired State
Debates, Essay, Quiz, Cultural, Cooking competitions in Schools, Colleges
Ministry of Education- Higher Education - RUSA funded Institutions
Rajasthan : Assam
22-11-2023 to 22-11-2023
SANGVI MATUSHRI PRUIBAI BHURMAL JAIN GOVT. COLLEGE, SHEOGANJ
H
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Questions were asked on Heritage of both paired state
A documentary film was shown
Cultural Exchange
Screening of Films
Ministry of Education- Higher Education - RUSA funded Institutions
Rajasthan : Assam
20-11-2023 to 20-11-2023
SANGVI MATUSHRI PRUIBAI BHURMAL JAIN GOVT. COLLEGE, SHEOGANJ
H
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A documentary film on the wild life of Assam n Rajasthan was shown to students
Know your Neighboring bhasha
EBSB Day / EBSB Club
Ministry of Education- Higher Education - AICTE regulated Institutions
Uttar Pradesh : Meghalaya and Arunachal Pradesh
10-11-2023 to 10-11-2023
MANGALMAY INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
Mangalmay Institute of Engineering and Technology
30
A panel discussion was held on the topic “Know Your Neighboring Bhasha”. Apart from all the resource persons Dr. Sanjay Pachauri, Dr. Garima Srivastava and Ms. Chandani Srivastava All the faculties of Mangalmay Institute of Engineering and Technology also shared their Views in the discussion on different culture, traditions and “Bhasha” of Meghalaya and Arunachal Pradesh under EBSB programs. Meghalaya - The language of any place or state is the reflection of its culture and tradition. Meghalaya language also represents the richness of its culture. There are three major tribes residing in Meghalaya – Khasi, Garo, and Jaintia tribes. Although English is the official language of the state, the principal spoken languages of Meghalaya are Khasi, Garo, and Jaintia.
Arunachal Pradesh- Some of them are Nyishi, Dafla, Miji, Adi, Gallong, Wancho, Tagin, Hill Miri, Mohpa, Nocte, Aka, Tangsa, Khamti. Vast majority of them belong to the Tibeto - Burman language family. Hindi is making constant inroads. Nagamese is fairly widely used as a link language in some areas.
Program ends with the Vote of thanks by Dr. Garima Srivastava.
DIWALI MILAN 2023
Utsavs and Mahotsavs
Holi/Diwali/Eid/Christmas, other festivals
Ministry of Education- Higher Education - IIMs
Maharashtra : Odisha
09-11-2023 to 09-11-2023
IIM MUMBAI
SWAMI VIVEKANAND HALL
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EBSB Club IIM Mumbai in collaboration with Think India IIM Mumbai hosted Diwali Milan Celebration organised by World Organisation of Students and Youth Mumbai Chapter, in collaboration with Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR).
The event was held on 9th November 2023, at IIM Mumbai Campus in Mumbai. International students from Sudan, Germany, Japan, Euthopia, Israel, Nepal and Bangladesh studying in various institutes like IIT Bombay attended this event.
Total 41 students including international students from seven nations and students of IIM Mumbai were present to celebrate this festival of light.
A DISPLAY OF HANDLOOM & HANDICRAFT OF UTTAR PRADESH & MEGHALAYA
Cultural Exchange
Cultural Programmes – Dance, Music, Drama, Literary Festivals, Lecture- Demonstrations in schools, colleges
Ministry of Tourism - Institute of Hotel Management (IHM)
Uttar Pradesh : Meghalaya and Arunachal Pradesh
09-11-2023 to 09-11-2023
INSTITUTE OF HOTEL MANAGEMENT SHILLONG
IHM SHILLONG
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IHM Shillong organized a display of Handloom and Handicraft of Uttar Pradesh & Meghalaya. The students actively participated individually and enthusiastically.
Cultural Exchange Programe
Cultural Exchange
Other Activities
Ministry of Defence
Gujarat : Chhattisgarh
06-11-2023 to 06-11-2023
SAINIK SCHOOL, BIJAPUR
SS Ambikapur
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Sainik School Ambikapur hosted its EBSB partner school - Sainik School Balachadi from 13 Oct to 17 Oct 2023. Various exchange activities like Assembly, Heritage Tours, CCA competitions, and cultural exchange programmes were conducted where the cadets of the host and the visiting schools showcased the culture, traditions, cuisines, heritage and tourist locations of their respective states. The climax of the Exchange programme was the Cultural Programme where Chhattisgarhi Artists from Ranpur village performed Pandavani, Parka, Chaitra, Suwa Karma and saila and Cadets of Sainik School Balachadi performed the Garba. A valedictory function was also organized where the participating cadets were awarded certificates of participation.
Activity on Pledge on Swatch Bharat
Learning the language of the Paired State
Ministry of Education- Higher Education - AICTE regulated Institutions
Uttarakhand : Karnataka
03-11-2023 to 15-11-2023
MVJ COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
Digital Classrooms
An Activity on Pledge on Swatch Bharat was organized by EBSB Cell & IQAC, MVJCE
Tihar – Diwali Festival Celebration
Cultural Exchange
Cultural Programmes – Dance, Music, Drama, Literary Festivals, Lecture- Demonstrations in schools, colleges
Ministry of Tourism - Institute of Hotel Management (IHM)
Delhi : Sikkim
03-11-2023 to 03-11-2023
CIHM PUSA, NEW DELHI
IHM PUSA
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Under Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat, Celebration activities were conducted where in Folk song from Sikkim and Nepal region were sung by the College student Band for the staff and faculty members at an event organized to celebrate Diwali.
The gathering was explained about the essence of the festivities and meaning of the lyrics. The attendees thoroughly enjoyed the folk songs and felt same as the community of the sister/paired state ‘SIKKIM.’
Monthly Report
EBSB Reports
EBSB Annual Report by States/UTs
Ministry of Education- School Education and Literacy - Department of School Education and Literacy
Madhya Pradesh : Manipur and Nagaland
01-11-2023 to 30-11-2023
Nagaland
Monthly Report
Diwali Festival Based on the Culture of Manipur and Nagaland under Ek Bharat Shreshth Bharat Program
Utsavs and Mahotsavs
Holi/Diwali/Eid/Christmas, other festivals
Ministry of Education- Higher Education - RUSA funded Institutions
Madhya Pradesh : Manipur and Nagaland
01-11-2023 to 29-11-2023
GOVT GIRLS COLLEGE KATNI (MP)
Govt Girls College Katni MP
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A program on Diwali festival based on the culture of Manipur and Nagaland was organized under the Ek Bharat Shreshth Bharat program at Government Girls' College, Katni on 22 November 2023. The purpose of this program was to provide information about the diverse cultures of India to the students.
State Day Celebration of Chattisgarh
Dissemination of Information About the Paired State
Discussion
Ministry of Tourism - Institute of Hotel Management (IHM)
Gujarat : Chhattisgarh
01-11-2023 to 01-11-2023
CIHM GANDHINAGAR
AV Room
35
An interactive awareness session was organized for the students of IHM Ahmedabad on 01.11.23 on the State Day Celebration to create awareness and showcase culture and tradition of the state.
EBSB Day
EBSB Day / EBSB Club
Ministry of Education- Higher Education - AICTE regulated Institutions
Uttar Pradesh : Meghalaya and Arunachal Pradesh
31-10-2023 to 31-10-2023
MANGALMAY INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
Mangalmay Institute of Engineering and Technology
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❖ Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat Abhiyan started by Govt of India on 140th birthday of Sardar Ballabh Bhai Patel on dated 31-October-2015, Announced by Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi.
❖ The main aim of the program is to enhance the unity and integrity of India by mutual sharing of language learning, culture, traditions & music, tourism & cuisine, sports and sharing of best practices.
Meghalaya - Meghalaya (Abode of Clouds in Sanskrit, pronounced "meg-hah-lah-yah") is one of the seven North-Eastern states of India. Famous for its high rainfall, subtropical forests and biodiversity, it is abutted by Assam in the north and east and by Bangladesh in the south. The Abode of Clouds – Meghalaya is truly a beautiful place where you can fill clouds. Meghalaya attractions as Scotland of the east. The place is truly for nature lovers' delight with beautiful waterfalls, crystal clear pools, subtropical forests and caves. Meghalaya has a tropical climate.
Arunachal Pradesh- The state is situated in the great Himalayan ranges. Arunachal Pradesh is blessed with breath taking beautiful hilly terrains deep gorges beautiful valleys and plateaus, dense and lush green forests with unique varieties of flora and fauna. Popularly known as 'Land of the Dawn-lit-Mountains', Arunachal Pradesh is India's remotest state and the first Indian soil to greet the rising sun.
National Unity Fest
Utsavs and Mahotsavs
Other Important Days celebration
Ministry of Education- Higher Education - AICTE regulated Institutions
Uttar Pradesh : Meghalaya and Arunachal Pradesh
31-10-2023 to 31-10-2023
JAIPURIA INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT, NOIDA
Jaipuria Institute of management Noida
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National Unity Day: A Celebration of Unity in Diversity
Each year, on October 31st, India commemorates National Unity Day, a day dedicated to remembering the iron-willed Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, affectionately known as the "Iron Man of India." This day transcends mere remembrance; it serves as a potent reminder of the unwavering spirit of unity that stitched together the disparate princely states and diverse populations into the vibrant tapestry we call India.
Sardar Patel's legacy lies not just in political acumen, but in his unwavering belief in the potential of a united India. He tirelessly navigated the complexities of post-independence, integrating over 560 princely states into the Union, defying the naysayers who prophesied chaos and division. His vision, like the colossal Statue of Unity that now stands tall in his honor, embodies the unwavering resolve that bound a nation together.
But National Unity Day isn't just about hailing past heroes. It's a clarion call to each of us, the inheritors of this diverse and multifaceted nation, to actively weave the threads of unity. In a world increasingly fragmented by differences, we stand as a testament to the enduring power of "unity in diversity." Our languages may differ, our customs may vary, our religions may diverge, yet we are bound by an invisible thread – the thread of shared history, shared struggle, and a shared dream for a stronger, brighter India.
On this National Unity Day, let us pledge to celebrate our differences while embracing our oneness. Let us bridge divides, foster understanding, and actively counter the forces that seek to fragment our nation. Let us remember Sardar Patel's words: "A nation's strength lies not in its physical power, but in its character and the goodwill of its people." Let us be the generation that not only remembers his legacy but actively embodies it, ensuring that the vibrant tapestry of India remains forever united, strong, and resplendent.
RESORTS, HOMESTAYS AND BED & BREAKFAST ACCOMMODATION IN JAMMU-KASHMIR AND LADAKH
Dissemination of Information About the Paired State
Ministry of Tourism - Institute of Hotel Management (IHM)
Tamil Nadu : Jammu-Kashmir and Ladakh
31-10-2023 to 31-10-2023
INSTITUTE OF HOTEL MANAGEMENT CATERING TECHNOLOGY AND APPLIED NUTRITION, CHENNAI
INSTITUTE OF HOTEL MANAGEMENT CHENNAI
108
RESORTS, HOMESTAYS AND BED & BREAKFAST ACCOMMODATION IN JAMMU-KASHMIR AND LADAKH
Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat Day on theme Anek Bhasha Bhav Ek
EBSB Day / EBSB Club
Ministry of Education- Higher Education - University Grant Commission
Uttar Pradesh : Meghalaya and Arunachal Pradesh
31-10-2023 to 31-10-2023
MANGALMAY INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT & TECHNOLOGY
Classroom
23
Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat Day at MIMT celebrated India's linguistic tapestry, weaving student presentations, song performances, and language exchanges into a vibrant tapestry of understanding and appreciation. It aimed to bridge gaps, strengthen unity in diversity, inspire future cultural exchange, and promote inclusivity towards the diverse languages that paint India's rich portrait