Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch a special digital exhibition on 'Bapu Ko Karyanjali – Re-envisioning the Champaran Satyagraha on its 100th anniversary at National Archives in New Delhi on Monday.<br/><br/>April of 2017 marks the centenary of the Champaran Satyagraha – Mahatma Gandhi's first Satyagraha in India. A century ago, Mahatma Gandhi had taken several steps to improve the condition of people in Champaran. These included efforts towards basic education, skill development, women empowerment and cleanliness.<br/><br/>Director General of National Archives Raghvendra Singh said, the exhibition is an effort to go beyond a mere symbolic recall and to re-emphasize the spirit of cleanliness which was close to Mahatma Gandhi's heart and was also a key element of the Champaran movement. Mr Singh said, after inaugurating the exhibition, Prime Minister is also scheduled to address a gathering on the lawns of the National Archives.
News On AIR | April 7, 2017 8:58 PM
PM Modi to launch digital exhibition on 100th anniversary of Champaran Satyagrah