Gram Swaraj

Gandhi’s concepts of Gram Swaraj and sustainable development

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Introduction Mahatma Gandhi’s concept of Gram Swaraj (village self-rule) and his ideas on sustainable development offer a powerful model for building strong, self-reliant, and eco-friendly communities. Both concepts are closely linked and are more relevant today as the world faces challenges like climate change, urban migration, and growing inequality. This answer explains Gandhi’s views in […]

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Village reconstruction

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Introduction Mahatma Gandhi placed great importance on the development of villages. He believed that true independence and progress for India could only be achieved if its villages were strong and self-reliant. Gandhi’s idea of village reconstruction focused on improving rural life through self-sufficiency, simplicity, and moral values. Gandhi’s Vision for Village Reconstruction Gandhi saw villages

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According to Gandhi, centralized power and authority results in corruption and so he underlines the need for devolution of power. Discuss its relevance in the 21st century.

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Introduction Mahatma Gandhi was a firm believer in decentralization of power. He strongly felt that centralized authority leads to corruption, exploitation, and disconnection from the people. Instead, Gandhi advocated for devolution of power to the grassroots level — especially to the villages — through a system of Gram Swaraj or village self-rule. This answer explores

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Discuss the idea of Ramrajya in Gandhian philosophy.

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Discuss the Idea of Ramrajya in Gandhian Philosophy Introduction In Gandhian philosophy, Ramrajya or “rule of Rama” is a symbolic term representing an ideal society based on justice, equality, and moral governance. Gandhi used the term not in a religious or mythological sense but as a metaphor for an ethical and harmonious social order. Justice

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