10-30-2006, 08:57 AM
Gandhi Darshan to undergo makeover
New Delhi, Oct 30. (PTI): With 'Gandhigiri' fast catching on, Gandhi Darshan, which houses a permanent exhibition on the Mahatma, is set to be transformed into an international center for studies on Gandhian philosophy to include various facets of his life.
A Rs 100-crore plan for this has been prepared by the Union culture ministry to upgrade Gandhi Darshan, located near the Mahatma's Samadhi at Rajghat here.
The plan, which was presented to the Planning Commission earlier this month and has received the panel's approval, envisages the development of Gandhi Darshan into a centre of excellence in Gandhian thought, a top official in the Culture Ministry told PTI.
"The idea involves giving an integrated view of the Gandhian way of life. The plan is to have a museum, a library and a separate section for children among other things," he said, elaborating on development plans for the 36-acre campus.
The plan, in keeping with the centenary celebrations of the Satyagraha movement launched by Gandhi, also involves a project for educating people on the Gandhian method of production, including khadi, honey and medicines.
"People will be able to actually see how these products are made. And this production can also be done at a commercial scale," the official said.
The concept involves developing Gandhi Darshan into an educational centre. "We expect scholars to undertake research. There is also a proposal to offer courses in Gandhi studies," he said.
The centre will provide foreign tourists with an opportunity to learn about the philosophy of the father of the nation in a holistic manner.
"We have prepared a concept plan for developing Gandhi Darshan. A detailed project will now be prepared and it will be placed before the Executive Committee of Gandhi Darshan," he said.
The plan was presented to the Planning Commission as one of the culture ministry's important proposals for the upcoming 11th Five Year Plan, he said.
Gandhi Darshan was set up in 1969 to commemorate the centenary of the father of the nation, the ultimate aim being that it would develop into an educational centre of international standards.
It houses six pavilions where exhibitions on Gandhi's life and works have been put up.
New Delhi, Oct 30. (PTI): With 'Gandhigiri' fast catching on, Gandhi Darshan, which houses a permanent exhibition on the Mahatma, is set to be transformed into an international center for studies on Gandhian philosophy to include various facets of his life.
A Rs 100-crore plan for this has been prepared by the Union culture ministry to upgrade Gandhi Darshan, located near the Mahatma's Samadhi at Rajghat here.
The plan, which was presented to the Planning Commission earlier this month and has received the panel's approval, envisages the development of Gandhi Darshan into a centre of excellence in Gandhian thought, a top official in the Culture Ministry told PTI.
"The idea involves giving an integrated view of the Gandhian way of life. The plan is to have a museum, a library and a separate section for children among other things," he said, elaborating on development plans for the 36-acre campus.
The plan, in keeping with the centenary celebrations of the Satyagraha movement launched by Gandhi, also involves a project for educating people on the Gandhian method of production, including khadi, honey and medicines.
"People will be able to actually see how these products are made. And this production can also be done at a commercial scale," the official said.
The concept involves developing Gandhi Darshan into an educational centre. "We expect scholars to undertake research. There is also a proposal to offer courses in Gandhi studies," he said.
The centre will provide foreign tourists with an opportunity to learn about the philosophy of the father of the nation in a holistic manner.
"We have prepared a concept plan for developing Gandhi Darshan. A detailed project will now be prepared and it will be placed before the Executive Committee of Gandhi Darshan," he said.
The plan was presented to the Planning Commission as one of the culture ministry's important proposals for the upcoming 11th Five Year Plan, he said.
Gandhi Darshan was set up in 1969 to commemorate the centenary of the father of the nation, the ultimate aim being that it would develop into an educational centre of international standards.
It houses six pavilions where exhibitions on Gandhi's life and works have been put up.