National Integration week, Quami Ekta is being observed throughout the country from today to foster the spirit of patriotism, communal harmony and national integration. Several programmes are being organised in connection with the Quami Ekta during the period till 25th November. The Home Minister, Mr. P. Chidambaram administered the National Integration Pledge to the officers and staff of the Ministry of Home Affairs on this occasion.<br/>Several progrmmes will be part of the activities with a specific theme for each of the seven days. Meetings, symposia, seminars, special literary functions, cultural functions and other programmes form part of activities to highlight the theme. National Integration, Welfare of Minorities, Linguistic Harmony, Weaker Section, Cultural Unity and Conservation are the themes for the Week and activities related to a specific theme would be under focus on each day.<br/>