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Mansukh L. Mandaviya
Minister for Health and Family Welfare & Chemicals and Fertilizers

Saurashtra -Tamil Sangamam
Reviving a 1,000-Year-Old Relationship

The Saurashtra - Tamil as well as an understanding of
Sangamam, scheduled from each other's literature, trade,
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April 17 to April 30 , aims to lifestyle, and cultural heritage.
bring together people from People residing in Tamil Nadu
different states and foster with roots in Saurashtra along
cultural exchange, in line with with the natives of the State
the Prime Minister's vision of 'Ek are a part of the Suarashtra-
Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat'. This Tamil Sangamam. Programmes
program highlights the long-
standing relationship between
the people of Saurashtra in
Gujarat and Tamil Nadu, dating
back 1,000 years.
The Saurashtra people
settled in Tamil Nadu,
established a good community
life, and contributed to the
region's business and economy.
The Sangamam seeks to revive
this age-old relationship and
facilitate cultural exchange,
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