Context 

• In line with the vision of One India, Best India, Kashi Tamil Sangamam 2023 was inaugurated by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi at Namo Ghat.

Background

• The first phase of Kasi Tamil Sangamam was organised from 16 November to 16 December 2022, with the Ministry of Education playing the role of the nodal agency.

Objective

• The event aims to promote cultural unity and highlight the shared heritage and traditions of both the regions.

Key Points

• On this occasion, the Kanyakumari-Varanasi Tamil Sangamam train was also flagged off by the Prime Minister.
• The second phase of Kashi Tamil Sangamam is being organised in the holy city of Kashi (Varanasi) from December 17 to 30, 2023.
• The event is lined up with stalls showcasing the art and culture of Tamil Nadu and Kashi, handlooms, handicrafts, cuisine and other exclusive products.

Related Institutions

• The Ministry of Education, Government of India is the nodal agency for this event.
• It has participation from Ministries of Culture, Tourism, Railways, Textiles, Food Processing (ODOP), MSME, Information & Broadcasting, Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, IRCTC and concerned departments of Government of Uttar Pradesh.
• IIT Madras has been made the implementing agency in Tamil Nadu and Banaras Hindu University (BHU) in Uttar Pradesh.

IMPORTANT FACTS FOR EXAM

Tamil Nadu

• Capital: Chennai
• Main language: Tamil  
• Governor:R. N. Ravi
• Chief Minister: MK Stalin

 National Parks in Tamil Nadu

• Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park (21 Islands), Dhanushkodi.
• Indira Gandhi National Park previously Known as Anamalai Wildlife Sanctuary, Tiruppur.
• Mukurthi National Park.
• Mudumalai National Park, Madumalai.
• Guindy National Park.