Mahatma Gandhi Sabarmati Ashram Memorial Trust
The newly established Mahatma Gandhi Sabarmati Ashram Memorial Trust (MGSAMT) will work towards restoring and expanding Mahatma Gandhi’s Ashram on the banks of Sabarmati in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Gandhiji’s life and works are inspiring and enlightening messages to the world. The Trust is committed to develop the memorial to his life and ideals as a place for the world to engage with Satya, Ahimsa, Satyagraha, and Swaraj.
The present ashram is a deeply inspiring place, yet it has long been felt that it leaves much to be desired. The Trust is on a mission to give the world Gandhiji’s ashram at Sabarmati back in its truest form.
Restoring, unifying and expanding
Mahatma Gandhi’s ashram
During the 75th year of India’s independence, the Government of India, along with the Government of Gujarat has resolved to restore Gandhi Ashram to its original form in a way that preserves the ethos of the original ashram established by Gandhiji in 1917. This project will unify and expand the ashram to include and restore all the buildings built during Gandhiji’s time, develop the surroundings, and integrate them within the memorial. It will also conserve, exhibit and celebrate Gandhiji’s life, values, work and philosophy.
The works will be funded by the Government of India and managed by the Government of Gujarat in consultation and consensus with all stakeholders, ashramwasis and the Trusts, namely Sabarmati Ashram Preservation & Memorial Trust, Sabarmati Harijan Ashram Trust, Sabarmati Ashram Gaushala, Khadi Gramodyog Prayog Samiti, and Gujarat Khadi Gramodyog Mandal.
Gandhi Ashram Restoration and Expansion
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The Gandhi Ashram Restoration Project
will ensure that Gandhiji’s Karmabhoomi continues to
inspire future generations for years to come.
A deeply inspiring ashram
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Gandhi Ashram, located on the western bank of Sabarmati in Ahmedabad, was Gandhiji’s karmabhoomi between 1917 and 1930. It was from here that Gandhiji conducted his experiments in education, constructive work, and Satyagraha. The ashram was also a base for India’s quest for freedom. When established, Gandhi Ashram was spread over 120 acres of land but today, the ashram is merely 5 acres in extent. Despite being limited in size, Gandhi Ashram is still one of the most visited places in India. It receives an average of 3,000 visitors daily and over 10,000 on special occasions.
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