1.1 INTRODUCTION This unit deals with unity and diversity in India. You may have heard a lot about unity and diversity in India. But do you know what exactly it means? Here we will explain to you the meaning and content of this phrase. For this purpose the unit has been divided into three sections. It is a concept of " unity without uniformity and diversity without fragmentation" [1] that shifts focus from unity based on a mere tolerance of physical, cultural, linguistic, social, religious, political, ideological and/or psychological differences towards a more complex unity based on an understanding that difference enriches human interactions. Learn what unity in diversity means and how it applies to India's geography, race, religion, and culture. Explore the different types of diversity and how they coexist in harmony and solidarity. Learn about India's unity in diversity , a unique characteristic that fosters harmony among its diverse cultures, and explore the challenges and solutions for its sustainability.
