Unity in Diversity

Despite having infinite diversities, the Indian society manifests a feeling of togetherness and integrity. These factors responsible for this Unity in Diversity are as below:

• Political structure: Indian constitution provides for single citizenship and a strong center, with coming together model of federalism
• Economic integration: The article 301 of constitution provides for freedom of trade throughout the country. Furthermore, the Goods and Services Tax (GST) has further strengthened the idea of single market.
• Secularism and tolerance: through constitution and cultural history of sarva thatma sambhava, dharmnirpheks like values.
• Religious and secular festivals: The fairs and festivals celebrated throughout the country to instil a feeling of e.g. Diwali, Eid, Republic day.
• Through Schemes: Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat aims to enhance understanding and bonding between states through cultural exchange, promoting unity and integrity of India.

Way forward

• Balanced regional growth: Identify and target underdeveloped areas in the country. E.g. Aspirational Districts Program.
• Promote nationalism and patriotism: The feeling of nationalism and patriotism should be instilled in order to tackle regionalism. E.g., Delhi government announced introducing 'Deshbhakti' curriculum in schools to induce patriotism among kids.
• Promote religious tolerance: Inter religious harmony and tolerance should be promoted in order to curb communalism.
• Improved Connectivity: The connectivity and transportation to remote areas needs to be improved so that anti-social elements cannot exploit geographical isolation against national interest.
• Socio-economic Equality: There is a need for tackling growing inequalities using various social welfare and educational measures.