Sabarmati Ashram Redevelopment

Sabarmati Ashram Redevelopment Plan

Gandhi Ashram at Sabarmati

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Redevelopment of Sabarmati Ashram

Key Features of the Redevelopment Plan:

  • Expansion and Restoration: The existing five-acre area of the ashram will be expanded to approximately 55 acres. This includes the restoration of all original heritage buildings from Gandhi’s time.
  • Mohan to Mahatma Park: A new park will feature an arboretum with trees from all states and Union Territories, symbolizing national unity.
  • Herbal Garden and Meditation Hall: A herbal garden shaped in the iconic pose of Gandhi walking with his staff, along with a meditation hall and ‘dhyan kendra’ (meditation center), will be established to enhance the spiritual experience for visitors.
  • Relocation of Residents: Families currently residing in the ashram will be relocated to facilitate the expansion while maintaining the integrity of the site.

Kochrab Ashram: The Beginning of Gandhi’s Journey in India

Historical Movements Launched from Sabarmati Ashram

The Sabarmati Ashram was not just a residence for Gandhi but the starting point for several key movements that shaped India’s fight for freedom:

  • Dandi March (1930): Gandhi began the historic Salt March from this ashram, challenging British salt laws.
  • Champaran Satyagraha (1917): Gandhi’s first act of civil disobedience in India, advocating for the rights of indigo farmers.
  • Kheda Satyagraha and Ahmedabad Mills Strike (1918): Movements focused on farmers’ and workers’ rights.
  • Khadi Movement (1918): Promoted self-reliance through the use of hand-spun cloth.
  • Rowlatt Act and Khilafat Movements (1919): Protests against repressive laws and advocating for Hindu-Muslim unity.
  • Non-Cooperation Movement (1920): A mass protest against British rule.

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