Constructive programmes of Mahatma Gandhi during NCM and CDM

Published on 08 Oct 2025

• Non-Cooperation Movement:

• Promotion of Khadi (Handspun Cloth): Gandhi advocated for the revival of the Khadi industry as a means of economic self-reliance and resistance against British imports. 

• Boycott of Foreign Goods: Gandhi called for a boycott of British-manufactured goods and promoted the use of Swadeshi (indigenous) products.

• Promotion of Village Industries: Gandhi stressed the revival of indigenous village industries like handloom weaving, pottery, and handicrafts, aiming for economic independence through rural empowerment.

• National Education: Gandhi promoted decentralized education focusing on practical skills and moral values, advocating Nai Talim for self-reliance and social responsibility.

• Civil Disobedience Movement:

• Salt Satyagraha: Gandhi and his followers defied the British salt tax by making salt from seawater at Dandi, symbolizing self-rule.

• Boycott of Government Institutions: Gandhi called for the boycott of government-run institutions, including schools, colleges, and law courts, to protest against unjust British laws and policies.

• Harijan (Untouchable) Welfare: Gandhi initiated social reforms to uplift marginalized groups, focusing on eradicating untouchability and promoting equal rights, particularly for Dalits (Harijans).

• Promotion of Swaraj (Self-Rule): Gandhi stressed grassroots Swaraj, advocating local self-government and Swaraj institutions to empower communities and resist British control.

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Syllabus:
General Studies Paper 1

Topics:
Freedom Struggle