October 2 is not merely an occasion to commemorate the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. It is an opportunity to revisit his ideas in the context of contemporary challenges and to reflect on how they can continue to shape India’s future.
Gandhi envisioned an India that was self-reliant, dignified in labour, economically resilient and powered by its villages. For him, education was one of the most powerful instruments of this transformation. He sought an education that did not merely inform the mind, but also equipped the hands with skills and nurtured sensitivity in the heart. This vision holds remarkable relevance as India moves towards becoming a developed nation.
