VARANASI, Nov. 8 -- Under the 'Yuva Sangam' (Phase 7) initiative, part of the Centre's 'Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat' programme, a delegation of students and youth from Uttar Pradesh undertook a study tour of Kerala to explore the state's rich heritage, technological advancements and natural resources. The delegation visited the historic Kalpathy Agraharam, known as Kerala's first heritage village. At the Shri Vishalakshi-Kashi Vishwanath Swamy Temple, located on the banks of the Kalpathy River, participants learnt about the architecture, traditional lifestyle and cultural heritage of the Tamil Brahmin settlement. By experiencing the temple complex, the local tradition of floral arrangements, and the daily life of the community, the delegates reflected on the shared spiritual and cultural bonds between North and South India. The delegation also visited the Fluid Control Research Institute (FCRI) in Palakkad, where experts briefed students on flow metering, industrial testing and fluid flow technology, highlighting the institute's role in infrastructure development....