The Ek Bharat Shresth Bharat programme, launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2015, showcases the diverse culture, traditions and languages of&nbsp; the country. AIR Gangtok correspondent reports that&nbsp; &nbsp;Sikkim has been paired with national capital New Delhi, under which various programmes and activities have been undertaken. Due to COVID19 pandemic, these programmes have largely moved online over the past year.<br />”<br />”Sikkim director of Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan Sibasis Banerjee stressed that cultural exchange programmes are more effective when interactions are offline and more direct while expecting the resumption of tours and normal activities after the pandemic.&nbsp;<br />