"The programme will celebrate the cultural vibrancy of India while establishing a concrete mechanism to inculcate nationalism and cultural awareness among the fellow citizens of our nation," Culture Minister Mahesh Sharma said.
During 'Rashtriya Ekta Divas' address on October 31 last, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had announced the proposal to launch this programme to also enhance interaction between people living in various states.
NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant, Culture Secretary N K Sinha, and Public Policy Research Centre Director Vinay Sahasrabuddhe, among other officials, were present on the occasion.