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In a bid to spread the Gandhian legacy and values of non-violence and truth across the globe, Navjivan Trust has announced an initiative under 'Gandhi 150', which will mark the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi in 2019.
The trust, which was founded by Mahatma Gandhi himself before Independence, is now planning to roll out multiple projects to engage with people across the globe and share Gandhian values with the use of technology.
"We are trying to reach out to people globally to spread Gandhi's heritage of peace, truth, justice and equality that Mahatma Gandhi stood for throughout his life. This initiative has been planned to mark the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi in 2019," said Vivek Desai, Managing Trustee, Navjivan Trust, here on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti.
Among several projects which will be conducted in the coming two years, a few of them are noteworthy such as Project Gandhi Quotient (GQ), which looks at an individual's understanding of the values that Gandhi inculcated, while another aims to connect young followers of Gandhi from across the globe to connect and discuss their local issues and matters of common concern on race, caste, religion and building Gandhi Buddies world over.
The Trust has also planned to celebrate a World Sabras (or salt) Day every year, marking the historic Dandi March for salt satyagraha. "The day will be celebrated every year to share Gandhian philosophy on contemporary issues every year," said Desai, explaining the other series of projects ranging from Walk for Gandhi Way, Gandhi Games, photography and short film competitions, besides other events.
'Gandhi' to test prisoners
In a unique experiment by Sabarmati Central Jail authorities in Ahmedabad, an abridged version of Gandhi's autobiography will be provided to the prisoners of the jail, who will appear for a test to exhibit their understanding of the Gandhian values of non-violence, truth and justice.
"We have about 2,800 prisoners in all at the Central Jail. This experiment is to provide them an opportunity to introspect and ponder over Gandhiji's thoughts, which can bring positive change in their life," said Sunil Joshi, Superintendent of Police, Sabarmati Central Jail.
So far, about 700 prisoners have already registered to take the exam, which will be conducted by mid-November.
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