Bharat Parv

Why in News?

• Recently, Government of India is organising the six-day mega event “Bharat Parv” event from January 26-31, 2023, as part of the Republic Day celebrations.

Highlights

• The Ministry of Tourism has been designated as the nodal ministry for the event.
• The event includes a food festival, a handicraft mela, folk and tribal dance performances, cultural troupe performances, a display of Republic Day tableaux, and the illumination of the Red Fort, among other things.
• Branding and promotion of Dekho Apna Desh, Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat, G20 and Mission LIFE would be undertaken during the event.
• The program Is a way to celebrate India’s unity in diversity and to make India a hub of civilization, culture, spirituality and inheritance in the next 25 years of Amrit Kaal.
• The event is also promoting Vocal for Local motto as many artisans across the country are also taking part in this.
• Bharat Parv started in 2016 and has been held annually at the lawns and Gyan Path in front of Red Fort until 2020. In 2021, it was held virtually.