Published on 12 Oct 2025
Recently Government of India inaugurated a month-long Kashi Tamil Sangam as part of ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’ to uphold the spirit of unity. The overarching goal of the programme is to strengthen the bonds between the peoples of the North and the South by bringing their respective knowledge systems and cultural traditions closer together.
Bridging Tradition and Modernity: The project is in line with the National Education Policy (NEP), which emphasises fusing the richness of traditional knowledge systems with contemporary knowledge systems
Promotes Unity: The programme would be a part of the ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’.
Strengthening bonds: It unifies Knowledge Systems and Cultural Traditions for stronger bonds by bridging the north-south divide.
Integrating Heritage: The Sangamam created a unique platform to rediscover and integrate our heritage and ancient knowledge with modern thought, philosophy, technology, and craftsmanship.
Example: Varanasi is well known for Banarasi silk saris, and Kancheepuram, for its shimmering silk saris
One District One Product: The government is strongly promoting the One District One Product scheme that will take Indian products to the world market.
Example: Varanasi's traditional wooden toys attract increasing export inquiries and feature in international business exhibitions.
Traditional products: Traditional products will also get a big boost from government initiatives.
Example: Open Network for Digital Commerce and the Government e-Marketplace.
Ancient links associated with the Sangam: People from Rameswaram would take a dip in the Koti Teertha (in the temple) before visiting Kashi for darshan, and they would bring back water (Ganga) from Kashi for abhiseka at the temple in Rameswaram.
History & Culture
Significance of Tamil Kashi Sangam Programme
Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav
spirit of unity
National Education Policy
Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat
Banarasi silk saris
and Kancheepuram
General Studies Paper 1
Indian Heritage and Culture
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