National integration is the awareness of a common identity amongst the citizens of a country. It means that though we belong to different castes, religions and regions and speak different languages we recognize the fact that we are all one. This kind of integration is very important in the building of a strong and prosperous nation.____(www.preservearticles.com)
National integration is a positive aspect. It reduces socio-cultural and economic differences or inequalities and strengthens national unity and solidarity, which is not imposed by any authority. People share ideas, values and emotional bonds. It is feeling of unity within diversity. National identity is supreme. Cultural unity, constitution, territorial continuity, common economic problems, art, literature, national festivals, national flag, national anthem and national emblem etc promote National Integration._____(wiki.answers.com)
National Integration most simply and briefly means national unity. It is unity in diversity. It means unifying all the forces in the country so as to give the idea of one nation.____(Nikky at www.indiastudychannel.com)
Dr.S.RADHAKRISHNAN has rightly said that "National Integration cannot be built by brick and mortar, it cannot be built by chisel and hammer. It has to grow silently in the minds and hearts of men. The only process is the process of education"
National Integration most simply and briefly means national unity. It is unity in diversity. It means unifying all the forces in the country so as to give the idea of one nation. National Integration involves :-
1)The sentiments of nationalism
2) The feeling of oneness.
3) Social, political, economic, linguistic and cultural unity.
4) Common ideas of life and common code of behavior.
5) The ability to subordinate sectarian and parochial loyalties to loyalty of the nation.
Obstacles to National Integration
1) Communalism
The greatest menace to the national solidarity of a