Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat

The Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat program aims to promote mutual understanding, brotherhood, and cultural partnership between different states and union territories of India. Under this initiative, Maharashtra is paired with the state of Odisha.

Through cultural, linguistic, literary, culinary, and traditional exchanges between Maharashtra and Odisha, the program fosters mutual respect and relationships among students, teachers, and citizens. The following activities are organized under this program:

1. Cultural Exchange: Performances of traditional dances, music, dramas, and folk arts from Maharashtra and Odisha are showcased. These programs highlight the rich cultural heritage of both states.
2. Linguistic Exchange: Students from Maharashtra learn basic words and sentences in the Odia language, while students from Odisha are introduced to the Marathi language. This helps foster a love for and understanding of each other’s languages.
3. Literature and Art Exhibitions: Programs and discussions are organized about the literary heritage, writers, and poets of Maharashtra and Odisha. Art exhibitions also display the artistic richness of both states.
4. Food and Cuisine: Traditional dishes from both states are exchanged and showcased, allowing people to understand each other’s culinary cultures.
5. Educational and Environmental Awareness Programs: Discussions related to education and environmental challenges and achievements are conducted among students of both states.

Thus, the Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat program promotes cultural enrichment and strengthens the bond of national unity between Maharashtra and Odisha.