CHIEF COORDINATION COMMITTEE
SHRI ARUNBHAI DAVE, MANAGING TRUSTEE, LOKBHARATI SANOSARA MAHAVIDYALAYA
SHRI MAHENDRASINH SARVAIYA, CHAIRMAN, GUJARAT HOUSING BOARD
SHRI BHARATBHAI MER, SOCIAL WORKER
ALONG WITH THE FREEDOM STRUGGLE, PUJYA BAPU (MAHATMA GANDHI) ALSO TOOK UP THE WORK OF NATION-BUILDING THROUGH CHARACTER-BUILDING AND SOCIAL UPRISING. SO THAT AFTER THE FREEDOM, THE MANTRA OF "SWARAJ TO SURAJYA" CAN BE ACTUALIZED. AMONG MANY TRIALS SUGGESTED BY PUJYA BAPU, PADYATRA WAS CONSIDERED TO BE THE MOST EFFICIENT WAY TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC. EVEN TODAY, DANDIKUCH IS CONSIDERED TO BE IMMORTAL IN THE HISTORY.
WHEN PUJYA BAPU'S 150TH BIRTH ANNIVERSARY IS BEING CELEBRATED BY THE GOVERNMENT OF INDIA AS "GANDHI150", THE GANDHIAN INSTITUTIONS, ALONG WITH THE SCHOOLS FUNCTIONING ON BASIC EDUCATION METHOD ENVISAGED BY PUJYA BAPU AND OTHER SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS, HAVE ORGANIZED A “PADYATRA – ON THE PATH OF GANDHIAN VALUES”. THIS HISTORICAL PADYATRA WILL PASS FROM 35 VILLAGES OF TALAJA, PALITANA AND SHIHOR TALUKA OF BHAVNAGAR DISTRICT, IN WHICH ADJACENT 150 VILLAGES WILL BE CONNECTED.
THE PATH OF THIS PADYATRA IS CARVED BY CONNECTING THE EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS BASED ON ‘BASIC-EDUCATION METHOD’ GIVEN BY PUJYA BAPU. DURING THE 7-DAYS OF PADYATRA, ‘MAHAVRAT SABHAS’ WILL BE HELD ON THE BASIS OF '11 MAHAVRATS (VOWS)' GIVEN BY PUJYA BAPU. A HISTORICAL EVENT TO REALIZE AND RELIVE THE GANDHIAN LIFE AND TO PAY HOMAGE TO PUJYA BAPU BY WALKING ON HIS FOOTSTEPS IS ALL ABOUT "GANDHI MULYO NA MARGE PADYATRA."
We want to create an environment where a person from a small village, can be independent and can feed himself with basic skills and self-development. In short, Basic Education is a system that is meant to expand the concept of Rural Education. This was initiated by Mahatma Gandhi ji and it was propagated by many Gandhians like Jugatram, Nanabhai Bhatt and Manubhai Pancholi. In this education method, the student has to learn and adopt Self-Help, Simplicity, Khadi, Spinning, Agriculture and other Small Skills for a better life. Inculcation of life values is the primary goal of this Education Method. This Method brings out the best excerpts from a person and we call this 'Basic Education Method'.
The Basic Education method initiated by Gandhi ji was then washed out due to acceptance of the western culture. As time passed, all our efforts to maintain this Education Method were unleashed. With this, the concept of Basic Education then vanished with the acceptance of the modern education system. Now, this is the time for all of us to realize the importance of Basic Education.
There have been periodical attempts to revive this idea for a better education. It is a pleasure to see a rare event taking shape in the upcoming days to support and to promote the Basic Education. At this time of PadYatra, it is necessary to know more about Basic Education. In the year 1937, Gandhi ji started a tremendous movement for the promotion of National Language and Basic Education for the nation. From the same "Wardha Education Scheme" or "Basic Education" originated in 1937. For almost a decade this idea has been more or less agitated. It is said that in 1947 and in the subsequent years, the work for Basic Education was done well. A famous Gandhian, Maganbhai Desai had noted this information in an article written on 'Basic Education' dated 07/07/1980.
The concept of Basic Education was initially implemented by Gandhiji in 1920. The idea of Basic Education adopted by Gandhi ji was not totally different from that of those already existing, but the only difference was in his role. The propagation of Basic Education and a favourable culture for the same was created through the glorious efforts made at that time.
'Wardha Education Scheme' was an ultimate gift to India from Gandhi ji. The national principle of the complete rehabilitation of the education system was introduced in the Wardha Education Scheme. In this education system, there was a concept of overall education and special education. The overall education that all the citizens should get is termed as Basic Education. The special education, which we know as higher education, had concepts of Literature, Arts, Industries and the Nation essential information.
The PadYatra taking shape in the upcoming days will be a milestone in the field of Basic Education not only for India but also across the globe. In this PadYatra, a move towards the rehabilitation of the education system will get a universal reception. With this, I have full faith that all Gandhians will support this movement with all affection and dedication.
- Ravji Gabani
| DATE | TIME | VILLAGE | SUBJECT OF SABHAVRAT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16/01/2019 | 09:00 AM | MANAR | FLAGGED OFF CEREMONY |
| 16/01/2019 | 02:00 PM | TRAPAJ | TRUTH |
| 16/01/2019 | 05:00 PM | BELA | BREAD LABOUR |
| 17/01/2019 | 10:30 AM | DIHOR | EQUALITY OF ALL RELIGIONS |
| 17/01/2019 | 04:30 PM | MAYDHAR | INDIGENOUS (USE LOCALLY MADE GOODS) |
| 18/01/2019 | 11:00 AM | ANIDA | CONTROL OF THE PALATE |
| 18/01/2019 | 04:00 PM | SHETRUNJI DAM | FEARLESSNESS |
| 19/01/2019 | 10:30 AM | BHADAVAV | NON STEALING |
| 19/01/2019 | 06:30 PM | PALITANA | NON VIOLENCE |
| 20/01/2019 | 10:00 AM | GHETI | REMOVE UNTOUCHABILITY |
| 20/01/2019 | 05:00 PM | DUDHALA | NON-POSSESSION |
| 21/01/2019 | 10:00 AM | RANPARDA | SELF-DISCIPLINE |
| 21/01/2019 | 10:00 AM | VALUKAD | VINAY SABHA (NOT INCLUDED IN VOWS) |
| 21/01/2019 | 10:00 AM | 10:00 AM | CLOSING CEREMONY |
Departure Meeting at Village Dakshinamuriti Manar Institute
Date :16/01/2019
Meeting Subject : Departure Meeting
Speaker :Shri Bhupendrasinh Chudasma
First Mahavrat Meeting at Trapaj
Date :16/01/2019
Meeting Subject :Truth
Speaker :Shri Dr. Bhadrayubhai Vachcharajani
Second Mahavrat Meeting at Bela
Date :16/01/2019
Meeting Subject : Bread Labour
Speaker:Shri Parsottambhai Rupala
Third Mahavrat Meeting at Dihor
Date:17/01/2019
Meeting Subject : Equality Of All Religions
Speaker:Shri Morari bapu
Fourth Mahavrat Meeting at Maydhar
Date:17/01/2019
Meeting Subject : Indigenous (Swadeshi)
Speaker:Shri Raghavbhai Dabhi
Night Stay
Fifth Mahavrat Meeting at Anida
Date:18/01/2019
Meeting Subject :Control Of The Palate
Speaker: Shri Rambhai Mori, Shri Radha Maheta
Sixth Mahavrat Meeting at Shetrunji Dem
Date:18/01/2019
Meeting Subject :Fearlessness
Speaker:Shri Atul Pandya
Night Stay
Seventh Mahavrat Meeting at Bhadavav
Date:19/01/2019
Meeting Subject :Non Stealing
Speaker:Shri Dipakbhai Tareya
Eighth Mahavrat Meeting at Palitana
Date:19/01/2019
Meeting Subject :Non Violence
Speaker:Shri Ajaybhai Umat
Night Stay
Aadpur - Gheti Padyatra
Date:Aadpur - Gheti Padyatra
Meeting Subject :Remove Untouchability
Speaker:Shri Dr. Bharatbhai Mistri
Tenth Mahavrat Meeting at Dudhala
Date:20/01/2019
Meeting Subject :Non-Possession
Speaker:Shri Jay Vasavda
Night Stay
Eleventh Mahavrat Meeting at Ranparada
Date:21/01/2019
Meeting Subject : Self-Discipline
Speaker:Shri Dr. Vidhut Joshi
Vinay Meeting at Lok Vidhyalaya Valukad Intitute
Date:21/01/2019
Meeting Subject :Vinay Sabha
Speaker:Hon’ble State Governor Om Prakash Kohli
Night Stay
Convention program at Lokbharati Sunosara
Date:22/01/2019
Meeting Subject : Closing Ceremony
Speaker:Hon’ble Prime minister of India Live Video Conference, Shri Vijaybhai Rupani
| SHRI KUSHAL SINGH PADHERIYA, CHAIRMAN, GUJARAT STATE KHADI GRAM INDUSTRIES BOARD | SHRI PANKAJ BHATT, CHAIRMAN, GUJARAT STATE MUSIC ACADEMY | SMT. BHARTIBEN SHIYAL, HON. MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT |
| SHRI BHIKHBHAI R. BARAIYA, HON. MLA | Shri Harshad Patel COLLECTOR, BHAVNAGAR | SHRI NAVINCHANDRA SETH, VICE CHANCELLOR, GUJARAT Technological UNIVERSITY |
| SHRI YOGESHBHAI GADHVI | SHRI KAMALKUMAR KAR | SHRI RAJENDRABHAI KHIMANI, REGISTRAR, GUJARAT VIDYAPITH |
| SHRI ANILBHAI RADADIYA | SHRI SATISHBHAI MORI | SHRI JAYENDRABHAI GOSAI |
| SHRI SAGAR KHIMANI | SHRI SUBHASHBHAI SAVALIYA | SHRI RAVJIBHAI GABANI |
| SHRI JESINGBHAI DABHI | SHRI C.B. RAJAPRA | SHRI SHISHPALBHAI |
| SHRI NANUBHAI SHIROYA | SHRI PARTHESHBHAI PANDYA | SHRI DIGVIJAYSINH GOHIL |
| SHRI RAJUBHAI BAMBHANIYA | SHRI LALJIBHAI SOLANKI | SHRI GHANSHYAMBHAI V. SINHORA |
| SHRI GOPALBHAI VAGHELA | SHRI VIJAYGIRI BAVA | SHRI RAM MORI |
| SHRI MADHISHBHAI PARIKH | SHRI TULSIBHAI MANDAVIYA | SHRI ABHAYSINH CHAUHAN |
| SHRI ABHAYSINH CHAUHAN | SHRI NIRAVBHAI DAVE | SHI NISHIDHBHAI PATEL |
| SHRI DILIPBHAI JOSHI | SHRI SURSANGBHAI MANAR | SHRIMATI BHAVNABEN PATHAK |
| SHRI HASMUKHBHAI DEVMURARI | SHRI NITINNBHAI DAVE | SHRI SANJAYHAI KATRODIYA |
| SHRI DILIPBHAI TRIVEDI | SHRI BABULAL JALELA | SHRI VIKRAMBHAI GOHIL |
| SHRI VISHALBHAI DEVLUK | SHRI BALDEVBHAI GADHVI | SHRI HARIBHAI GAMARA |
| SHRI HASMUKHBHAI SUTHAR | SHRI MADHUBHAI | SHRI PATTUBHAI AHIR |
| SHRI NARANBHAI DAKHRA | SHRI SHAMBHUBHAI DAKHRA | SHRI KISHORBHAI SHIYAL |
| SHRI ZAVERBHAI CHUDASMA | SHRI PRASHANTBHAI BHATT | SHRI GORDHANBHAI GOTI |
| SHRI BHIMJIBHAI PANDYA | SHRI DHIRUBHAI DHAMELIYA |
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