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Ahmedabad, March 10 (HS). Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the “Ashram Bhoomi Vandana” program in Ahmedabad on the occasion of Dandi March Day on March 12 and will launch the ‘Mahatma Gandhi Sabarmati Ashram Reconstruction Project’. This ashram has witnessed the consultation of leaders from across the country and the world with Gandhiji during the freedom movement. Besides, it has also been a witness to Gandhiji's high ideals, values and simple life. Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel will also be present in this ceremony of “Ashram Bhoomi Vandana”.
Sabarmati Ashram: An important chapter of Indian history
After returning to India from South Africa, Mahatma Gandhi laid the foundation of this ashram in 1917 on the banks of Sabarmati river in Ahmedabad. As an important chapter in Indian history, Sabarmati Ashram has been a major center of the Indian independence movement. Looking at the simplicity and sanctity of this place, it is difficult to believe that an ordinary person who forced the British, who ruled half the world, to leave India, made the strategies of the non-violent freedom movement from this very place and awakened the countrymen towards independence. Did.
Prime Minister's vision of redevelopment of a century old heritage
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has a special feeling of attachment and respect for Mahatma Gandhi. In this era of war, the Prime Minister's voice as an advocate of peace is reminiscent of Mahatma Gandhi. Even when he was the Chief Minister of Gujarat, he made efforts towards connecting the present generation as well as people across the country and the world with Gandhi's ideas. The Prime Minister had envisioned this project of reconstruction of Sabarmati Ashram so that the future generations can also directly experience the ideals and simple life of Mahatma Gandhi.
World class memorial will be built at an expense of Rs 1200 crore
The project, spread over 55 acres, proposed at a cost of Rs 1200 crore, aims to restore the identity of Sabarmati Ashram by developing the infrastructure in and around it and providing modern facilities to the tourists as well as creating a world class temple dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi. Have to build a memorial. This memorial will serve as an inspiration for future generations and increase the impact of Gandhiji's ideas.
There will be informative exhibitions depicting the divine life of Gandhiji and the grand legacy of the Ashram, as well as interactive exhibitions depicting the Satyagraha and freedom struggle launched by Pujya Bapu from Sabarmati Ashram. Not only this, this complex will be equipped with facilities like lecture centre, public facilities, food court and souvenir shop for tourists with global standards. There will also be workshops where tourists will be able to experience Gandhiji's concept of promoting values of truthfulness and self-reliance as well as the handicrafts created during Gandhiji's time at the ashram.
The cover is new, but the soul is the same
While presenting the Sabarmati Ashram, which expresses Bapu's philosophy and thoughts, to the world in a new form, special care will be taken that the 'cover' of the Ashram may be new, but its 'soul' remains the same. The project involves conservation of 20 old buildings, restoration of 13 buildings and redevelopment of 3 buildings while maintaining the simplicity and authentic architecture of the main ashram. Its objective is to create a pure, clean, peaceful and green environment for the people visiting Sabarmati Ashram.
Under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, the Gujarat government is going to carry out the work of redevelopment of this Sabarmati Ashram, which cherishes the memories of the life of Mahatma Gandhi, who gave the message of truth, non-violence and peace to the world, with full sensitivity and emotionality. Because, Sabarmati Ashram is not just a place, it is the penance of freedom fighters, a place of self-discovery and a school of life values. The fragrance of Gandhiji's legacy, simplicity and thoughts is still present in every corner of this place. Under the leadership of the Prime Minister, this redevelopment project will prove to be a milestone in conveying Gandhiji's ideas to the young generation.
