Champaran readies to celebrate 150th birth anniversary of Gandhi

September 24, 2019 11:43

The East Champaran district administration in Bihar will celebrate the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi in a grand manner. The week-long celebrations beginning Wednesday will conclude on Gandhi Jayanti, which is also the foundation day of the district.

Gandhi had brought this non-descript district into the spotlight by launching his first mass movement on the Indian soil from here a century ago.

The programmes would include special camps for bringing public services to the weakest sections of the society, drives aimed at spreading the message of cleanliness and environmental preservation, yoga and blood donation camps besides cultural activities based on the life and ideals of Gandhi.

The celebrations will begin with "development camps" to be held on September 25 at all Mahadalit localities in the district.

Also read: Why Gandhi can never be erased from history. Rediff.com's Archana Masih travels to Bhitiharwa in Champaran, Bihar, where Gandhi began his walk into history.

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