Bharat Parv is a five-day annual event that celebrates the spirit of India is being organised virtually from January 26, 2021 till January 31, 2021. Which of the following statements is/are NOT correct regarding the event?
1. It was started in the year 2016.
2. This year the event was inaugurated by the Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla.
3. The Central theme of this year’s Bharat Parv is Mera Desh Badal Raha Hai, Aage Badh Raha Hai
4. The event is organized by the Ministry of defence every year
Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Correct option is C

The correct answer is: (C) 2, 3 and 4
Explanation:
· Statement 1 is correct: Bharat Parv was indeed started in 2016 by the Government of India.
· Statement 2 is incorrect: The event in 2021 was inaugurated by Prahlad Singh Patel, then Minister of Tourism and Culture, not Om Birla.
· Statement 3 is incorrect: The 2021 theme was "Dekho Apna Desh", not "Mera Desh Badal Raha Hai, Aage Badh Raha Hai".
· Statement 4 is incorrect: The event is organized by the Ministry of Tourism, not the Ministry of Defence.
Information Booster:
· Bharat Parv showcases India’s cultural diversity, cuisine, handicrafts, and Republic Day tableaus.
· Held annually around Republic Day to boost domestic tourism.
· The 2021 edition was held virtually due to COVID-19.
· Features folk performances, cultural exhibits, and state pavilions.
· Promotes the spirit of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat.
Additional Knowledge:
· Ministry of Tourism is the nodal agency for Bharat Parv.
· Prahlad Singh Patel was the Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Culture and Tourism during 2021.
· The virtual event was hosted on a dedicated web portal showcasing interactive content.
· Bharat Parv is aligned with government initiatives like Incredible India and Dekho Apna Desh.