EBSB
“Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat is a celebration of India’s unity in diversity. It is a journey of mutual learning and understanding.”
– PM Narendra Modi
Welcome to IMI Kolkata’s Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat Cell!
Celebrating India’s Unity in Diversity
Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat (EBSB)- Suggested contentiously by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Rashtriya Ekta Divas on October 31, 2015, EBSB celebrated cultural diversity by observing interaction and reciprocity among states/UTs.
Background and Need
India’s special fabric, interwoven by different linguistic, cultural, and religious threads, is bonded together by a rich history of cultural development and a freedom movement based on non-violence and justice. India’s key strength lies on mutual understanding and trust among the citizens and this helps to culturally integrate and promote diversity throughout the country.
How EBSB Has Been Integrated
Paired states/UTs sign MoUs and develop activity calendars for systematic mutual interaction. This interaction among different states and culture creates understanding, appreciation, and mutual bonding that ensures an enriched value system of unity in the country
Objectives
- Celebrate the main theme “Unity in Diversity” of our Nation and fortify the fabric of traditionally existing emotional ties between the citizens of our nation.
- Foster the spirit of national integration through intense and systematic interaction among all Indian States and Union Territories.
- Highlight the rich heritage, culture, customs, and traditions of different states and union territories of India and appreciate its diversity.
Key Themes for Engagement
- Cultural Exchange: Celebrate India’s diverse cuisine, music, dance, theatre, movies, handicrafts, sports, literature, festivals, painting, sculpture, and more.
- National Integration: Encourage awareness of the integral seamless hull of the Modern Indian State and its geopolitical power.
- Mutual Understanding: Highlight the increasing interconnectedness between various cultures and traditions, vital for nation-building.
- Responsibility & Ownership: Foster a sense of responsibility and ownership for the nation through close cross-cultural interactions.
- Learning Ecosystem: Create a learning ecosystem between partnering states to benefit from each other’s best practices.
Functions of the EBSB Cell
- Plan EBSB Activities: Promote national integration and cultural exchange programs with the paired state.
- Exhibit Talents: Provide a platform for students and faculty to showcase their talents.
- Cultural Interaction: Facilitate interactions between students of IMI Kolkata and the paired college to exchange ideas and understand each other’s culture, heritage, and language.
- Leadership Development: Inculcate leadership qualities among students.
- Preserve Cultural Heritage: Promote a dynamic cultural heritage that is preserved, used, and developed.
Come and join the vibrant cultural exchanges and be a part of the journey towards a united and culturally enriched India. Together, let’s celebrate Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat at IMI Kolkata!
ORGANISED EVENTS
- Cultural Competitions
- Drawing Competitions
- Food Festivals
- Poster Making
- Wall Magazines
- Language Exposure Programs
- Bhasha Sangam
- Painting Competitions
- Fancy Dress Competitions
- Essay Writing Competitions
- Role Play
- Geographical Awareness Programs
Faculty Members: –
- Professor Sahana Roy Chowdhury (Chairperson)
- Roma Puri
- Kishalay Adhikari
- Sweta Sinha
- Solanki Sengupta
Student Members: –
- Raksha Ravichandran (Coordinator)
- Debojyoti Roy (Co-Coordinator)
- Upayan Das (Co-Coordinator)
- Anushree Das
- Avijeet Sharma
- Avinandan Biswas
- Debasmita Nath
- Godson Sibi
- Gourab Ghosh
- Lokesh Jain
- Mainak Roy
- Purnima Agarwal
- Rishabh Soni
- Riya Nemo
- Sakshi Jain
- Sakshi Jaiswal
- Shivani Khoiwal
- Simon Raju Anthony
- Sourav Yuvaraj Pawar
- Swarnali Bhattacharya
- Tanistha Saha
- Yash Sharma
- Yuvraj Paul
