<span style="color: #222222;">The initiative ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’ announced by Prime Minister on 31st October, 2015 on the occasion of the 140th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, has paved ways for different states and Union territories to enhanced understanding and bonding between the states by sharing the knowledge of the culture, traditions and practices.<br />”<br />”With this innovative step, Nagaland, the land of Festivals ties with Madhya Pradesh, the 'heart of India' as partner state has been strengthening their relation through multiple interactions in the form of tourism, education, culture and so on.<br />”<br />”AIR correspondent reports, despite the covid-19 pandemic, Nagaland and Madhya Pradesh states have kept a close-knit through its Tourism department wherein virtual events were being organised where both states learn each other diverse culture, food, tourism, festivals and many more.<br />”<br />”Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision to celebrate and promote the diversity of each state through Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’ has not only enriched the value system of unity but also creating an understanding &amp; appreciation amongst the people and forging mutual bonding in a &nbsp;long run.&nbsp;</span><br />