The Banaras Hindu University (BHU) campus witnessed a new enthusiasm on Sunday morning as hundreds of youth enthusiastically participated in the 'Run for KTS 4.0' organised under the Kashi-Tamil Sangamam 4.0.
In this year's Kashi Tamil Sangamam, over 1,400 participants from Tamil Nadu are expected to join the event. They will be grouped into seven categories: students, teachers, writers and media members, those from agriculture and allied areas, professionals and artisans, women participants,
The Ministry of Education is organising the fourth edition of Kashi Tamil Sangamam (KTS) 4.0 beginning on December 2, to celebrate the deep civilizational links between Tamil Nadu and Kashi, a press release by the ministry said.
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At the Kashi-Tamil Sangamam 3.0 in Varanasi, External Affairs Minister brought attention to the rich history of Kashi city and how it is a true testimony of binding India together. He made the remarks while interacting with diplomats and delegates at the Benaras Hindu University.
"PM Narendra Modi aims to add a new chapter to the cultural tradition of 'Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat' through Kashi Tamil Sangamam... This programme is being conducted by the Department of Education in collaboration with Banaras Hindu University and IIT Madras," Pradhan told reporters.
He said that over 51 crore devotees had taken a dip in the Triveni Sangam (confluence of Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati), which indicates that there was no discrimination on the basis of caste and region. People visiting Mahakumbh reflect the idea of 'Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat
The event celebrates the ancient ties between Tamil Nadu and Kashi with the theme Maharishi Agasthyar, honoring the sage's contributions to Tamil culture and India's shared heritage.
Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) is all set to organize the third edition of 'Kashi Tamil Sangamam', an event of the Ministry of Education, Government of India, being held from 15th to 24th February 2025.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that the Kashi Tamil Sangamam, organised annually by the Union government's Ministry of Education, had played "a valuable role" in promoting national integration.