Over 34,000 letters written by and to Mahatma Gandhi, documents related to his personal life and freedom struggle will soon be available at the click of a mouse under a Government plan. The project will also see 2,000 lesser-known places associated with the apostle of peace sporting a new look. The Government, in association with Sabarmati Ashram Preservation and Memorial Trust at Ahmedabad, will soon launch the Gandhi Heritage Sites portal at a cost of Eight crore rupees. Besides, the Culture Ministry will also set up Gandhi Heritage Sites Mission at a cost of Rs. 42 crore during a five-year period to spruce up, protect and conserve the sites spread across eight countries including India with a view to showcase them to the younger generation and to tourists.
News On AIR | September 2, 2010 1:41 PM
Govt. plans to put Gandhi letters on internet