Nation Integration is the awareness of a common identity among the citizens of a country, this means

that although we belong to different castes, religions and speak different languages, we recognize the fact
that we are all one.
It is not just a national feeling, but the spirit which brings people of all dialects and beliefs together in a
similar endeavor.
National Integration‘ arises thought the behaviour and determination of citizens.
It is the duty of every person as a citizen to oppose the forces and ideas that weaken national unity and
integrity.
In this article, we have discussed the definition of national integration by different authors, importance of
national integration, advantages & disadvantages of national integration are also discussed in this article.

DEFINITION OF NATIONAL INTEGRATION BY DIFFERENT AUTHORS:

Dr S. Radhakrishna defines that national integration cannot be made by bricks and mortar, mould and
hammer, but it quietly grows in people’s minds through education.
The great ideologist and author Myron Weiner, defines “National integration implies the avoidance of
divisive movements that will balance the presence of attitudes in the nation and society that distinguish
national and public interest from parochial interest”.
HA Gani defines, “National integration is a socio-psychological and educational process through which a
feeling of unity and harmony develops in the hearts of the people and a sense of common citizenship or
feeling of loyalty to the nation is fostered among them”.
To sum up, the concept of national integration includes political, economic, social, cultural and
psychological dimensions and the interrelationships between them.

IMPORTANCE OF NATIONAL INTEGRATION:

The importance of national integration is certainly can be understood as it helps to stabilize democracy,
improve economic growth, develop the nation and provide all the important rights and duties to the
people.
A country like India has a varied society and has a large population, so it is a more difficult task to
achieve.
Historical Background:
There was never a problem of national integration in ancient India. From time to time, some people and
ethnic communities have been coming to India from outside
Their language gradually merged with their customs, rituals and way of life in Indian society. This
process also enriched society and culture here.
When we talk about Indian culture, it means not the culture of anyone cult or any particular community,
but the culture of the whole of India.
In order to strengthen national integration in ancient times, many tasks were done smoothly. The biggest
task among them was to develop a tendency to travel among Indians.
Since ancient times, people have been coming from one place of the country to other places with
devotion.
NEED FOR NATIONAL INTEGRATION:
When national integration occurs, individuals have the possibility to work together to build systems that
enhance the prosperity of a nation and its people.
Some things that may come in the way of national integration include religious or political divisions as
well as communication barriers between citizens.
NATURE OF NATIONAL INTEGRATION:
There are two types of national integration. One form is based on uniformity, i.e. language, living and
customs, ritual worship
Another form of national integration is internal unity, i.e. language, the standard of living, customs, creed
etc. of the people living in the nation may be different and however, everyone has the same attitude and
thinking regarding national interests.
Everyone has the same feeling and thinking on national issues such as national unity, integrity,
sovereignty.
In India, more than 250 languages and dialects are spoken and 22 languages have been notified as
national languages, in the Constitution.
Apart from the Hindus, Muslim Christians, Parsi, Sikh and believers of many religions. Naturally, there is
a difference between the costumes and worship practices in them, but in spite of this, there is unity about
national interests.
This is called “unity in diversity“. The spirit of nationalism gives strength to our unity.

SUPPORTING ELEMENTS IN NATIONAL INTEGRATION:

Our national heroes have made several efforts from time to time to keep
India’s unity and integrated. The Indian Constitution incorporated such ideals
and principles that strengthen the unity of India.
These principles are essential for the unity and integrity of India are a
democracy, fundamental rights, fundamental duties, the unified justice system,
secularism, common national emblems and national festivals etc.
India is a democratic country, here the elected representatives of the public
constitute the government. These representatives work according to the wishes
of the public because it is the public who elects and sends them as a public representative.
1. EQUAL FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS
2. EQUAL FUNDAMENTAL DUTIES
3. SECULAR
4. IDENTICAL SYMBOLS
5. TOURISM AND NATIONAL INTEGRATION

NATIONAL INTEGRATION IN INDIA:

India is a sovereign, democratic, secular country. Here, all the people have equal rights and duties without
discrimination on the basis of religion, caste, colour, creed, region and language, etc.
India is a multi-racial and multi-religious country. It is a secular country where the people of all religions
worship without any let or hindrance according to their religious practices, though subject to law and
order.
Geographically and linguistically India has a vast variety it is our unity in diversity. Indian people in
different states and regions eat different kinds of food.
They wear different clothes, they speak different languages, they have different castes and they observe
different religious practices, still, they all are Indian.
it is a pity that communal rights take place in different parts of our country of an all mostly the innocent,
gullible people are incited by political leaders are religious bigots to indulge in acts of violence and resort
to arson, murder, loot, Mayhem, etc.
The result is the untold loss of life and property, mostly of innocent people. An awakening and love for
the country should be brought about among the common people.
These are the innocent illiterate people, who are most gullible and most likely to be astray, therefore the
literacy campaign should be intensified.
Inter-cast and inter-religious marriages should be encouraged. People should be encouraged to celebrate
together festivals sacred to all religions.
Ancient monuments where the temples are must use should we consider national monuments.
Students should be given patriotic lectures in colleges and school and college curriculum should include
lives of great national leaders.
The practice of Pilgrimage, fairs, etc. were the members of all committees. Participate should be
encouraged.

CAUSES OF NATIONAL INTEGRATION:

1. CASTEISM:
This is a major obstacle to national integration. There is a great difference in the population of different
religions and castes in India.
Followers of the appropriate caste or religion consider themselves superior to those who believe in other
religions or castes.
These biases are so ugly and narrow that people are unable to think of national interest.
2. COMMUNALISM:
This is a major obstacle to national unity. In our country, people follow different religions: Hinduism,
Islam, Christianity, etc. Generally, all citizens live together in harmony.
Sometimes the accumulated interests create feelings of mutual enmity and hatred, leading to communal
clashes. We need to rein in the communal divide to keep national unity unharmed.
3. PROVINCIALISM:
It is also a major obstacle in India’s national unity. There is a growing richness for the creation of new
states based on language.
The narrow sense of regionalism in various states of the country is increasing mutual enmity between
states.
4. POLITICAL PARTIES:
In democracies, political parties need to be there for building public opinion and political awareness.
Unfortunately, there are many parties that chase votes on the basis of caste, religion, creed and region,
disregarding the public and national interest.
5. LINGUISTIC DIFFERENCES:
In a vast country like India, the national language should be spoken and understood in all regions.
But due to narrow regional views, Hindi or any other language has not yet been included as a means of
communication by all the people of the country.
Politics on linguistic distinctiveness is not letting people rise above their partisan differences over
language.
6. ECONOMIC DISPARITY:
There is great social and economic diversity in our country. Some people in the country are rich, while
most are poor.
Economic asymmetry is a major problem in national integration and integration.

ADVANTAGES OF NATIONAL INTEGRATION:

Increases the feeling of brotherhood.
Reduces differences about religion, region, race, culture.
Reduces murders, massacres and riots etc.
Supports in developing the nation.
Increase unity among people.
Disadvantages of National Integration:
Social tension
Corruption and illiteracy
Lack of urbanization in some states
Diversity with diverse issues
Reduces differences regarding religion, region, race, culture or caste.
Cycle of Poverty

LIMITATIONS IN NATIONAL INTEGRATION:

There was no problem of national integration in ancient India, the whole country was tied in the thread
of unity.
In the nineteenth century, the first step was taken in the direction of thinking towards developing the
trend of segregation in the country.
Some people promote them for personal interest in our society. Sometimes people become more
emotional in matters of their religion, their caste language or region.
This creates a situation of tension or conflict in society, this situation threatens the integrity of the
country by weakening its unity.
For example:
Suppose there is a village in which people from two different communities live, they do not trust each
other. So they have two different schools, two different water tanks etc. Apparently none of which is in
good condition. The teachers available in the village are divided between the two schools.
Now suppose that a student of community A is interested in history, but due to lack of a good life teacher
he does not get good guidance in his own school.
Interestingly, the best history of the village is that of teacher community B and hence the teacher in
another school. In this way, some students may lose their true potential due to caution between the two
communities.
The two communities trusted and respected each other, there would have been a single and more
developed school, with all the best teachers available.
This will help every student in the village regardless of their community. Ultimately, the village would
have benefited greatly. National integrity does the same thing but on a much larger scale.
CONCLUSION OF NATIONAL INTEGRATION:
For a developing country like India, which has been a victim of slavery for some years; It should be
strengthened for national integration to avoid threats like communalism, casteism and regionalism.
These self-governments challenge national integration, leading to assassinations, massacres and riots,
etc. The addition of external elements and forces became restrictive to national integration.
Progress the country always struggles to divide the country and struggle mutually; the revolution in
Kashmir is supported by such external forces.
Prolonged confusion in Kashmir has separated these areas from the national mainstream youth when
the number of these disorganized elements exceeds, they struggle for complete isolation.
India is a country of vast geographical diversity, where many religions, castes, tribes and sects live.
These differences are the superiority of our culture, when unilateral, become a weakness for national
unity and integration.
To maintain national integration, it is necessary to participate in the elements of national integration.
We need to recall the stories of countless nationalists who laid down their lives to maintain national
independence and sovereignty.
Following the path and ideals of great nationalists promotes national integration.

JAI HIND

Cadet Name: Sudhansu Kumar

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