The first batch of delegates left for Saurashtra Tamil Sangamam, today (15.04.2023) from Tamil Nadu. Shri R.N.Ravi, Hon’ble Governor of Tamil Nadu flagged off the journey of delegates for Saurastra Tamil Sangamam from Chennai Egmore railway station. A special train from Madurai to Veraval, with four coaches earmarked for delegates of Saurashtra Tamil Sangamam left Madurai with 158 delegates while 84 delegates joined at Trichy and 46 boarded at Chennai Egmore and thereby a total of 288 delegates left for Somnath. The delegates will participate in various cultural exchange programmes in Gujarat.

 

Saurashtra Tamil Sangamam is an initiative by the Ministry of Health, Ministry of Culture, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Ministry of Textiles and Ministry of I&B and Govt of Gujarat along with IRCTC and other educational institutions of either states. Saurashtra Tamil Sangamam is a unique exercise to facilitate a consistent and improved exchange between individuals from diverse regions and lifestyles. Saurashtra Tamil Sangamam is an initiative of the 'Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat' program, aims to preserve and promote the rich culture & heritage of Saurashtra and Tamilnadu.

 

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