The Ek Bharat Shresth Bharat programme, launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2015, celebrates the diverse culture, traditions and languages of our country. Sikkim has been paired with national capital New Delhi, under which various programmes and activities have been undertaken.<br />'' <br />''While the COVID19 pandemic has affected the schedule of Ek Bharat Shresth Bharat activities in Sikkim, these programmes have largely moved online over the past year. Webinars, where the youth of Sikkim and Delhi shared their history, tourism and culture, besides learning each others' languages, have taken the campaign forward in recent months. Sikkim director of Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan Sibasis Banerjee speaks about these activities.<br />''<br />''Mr 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.<br />