This article delves into the details of Yuva Sangam Phase VII, a youth exchange initiative under Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat, focusing on the Madhya Pradesh-Karnataka delegation's visit to Karnataka.
The Ministry of Education's Department of Higher Education has initiated Yuva Sangam Phase VII under the Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat programme to promote national integration among youth. This initiative involves people-to-people connections, with a Madhya Pradesh-Karnataka delegation currently visiting Karnataka hosted by the Central University of Karnataka.
The School of Planning and Architecture (SPA), Bhopal serves as the nodal institute for this exchange programme. The delegation's visit includes experiencing Karnataka's rich heritage, traditions, cuisine, landscapes, and cultural diversity.
A key highlight of the visit was the interaction of the Madhya Pradesh delegation with Shri Thawar Chand Gehlot, the Governor of Karnataka. The interaction provided the young delegates an opportunity to learn about Karnataka’s cultural heritage and the role of youth in strengthening national unity and people-to-people connections.
As part of their cultural and educational immersion, the delegates visited the Indian Institute of Management Bengaluru (IIM Bengaluru). During their visit, they also interacted with Padma Shri Rasheed Ahmed Quadri, known for his contributions to traditional art. The interaction offered the delegates an opportunity to understand the craft, its rich legacy and the importance of preserving India’s traditional knowledge and cultural heritage.
The delegates also visited Gurudwara Sri Nanak Jhira Sahib, where they experienced the spiritual and cultural traditions associated with the historic site. The visit provided an opportunity to appreciate the diverse religious and cultural heritage of the region.
Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat is a flagship youth exchange initiative of the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, aimed at promoting mutual understanding and strengthening connections among youth from different States and Union Territories through experiential learning and cultural exchange. The programme is centred around five thematic pillars — Paryatan (Tourism), Parampara (Traditions), Pragati (Development), Paraspar Sampark (People-to-People Connect) and Prodyogiki (Technology).
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