Sevagram (Wardha)
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Overview
Sevagram, near Wardha in Maharashtra, was Gandhi's ashram from 1936 until 1948.
Gandhi chose a village in the middle of India to work on constructive programmes such as basic education (Nai Talim), khadi and village industries. Many key meetings of the national movement were held here.
The ashram huts, including Bapu Kuti, are preserved as a memorial.
Geography and key facts
- Near Wardha, Maharashtra
- Gandhi's ashram from 1936
- Nai Talim (basic education) scheme
- Bapu Kuti preserved
Why it matters for UPSC
Prelims asked about Gandhi's ashrams and movements; Sabarmati was the starting point of the Dandi march in 1930.
Note for UPSC
Gandhi's ashram from 1936.
Questions link places with movements, sessions and years of the national movement.
Asked in PYQs
- UPSC Prelims 1995 · Q98In 1930 Mahatma Gandhi started Civil Disobedience Movement from…
Questions from our Prelims bank whose text names Sevagram (Wardha).
Key facts
- Type
- Freedom-struggle site
- State / UT
- Maharashtra
- Coordinates
- 20.736°N, 78.662°E
- Asked in Prelims
- 1 question · 1995
From the Map Explorer data; positions are for orientation.
In the lessons
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