GANDHIAN PHILOSOPHY IN ACTION: RELEVANCE AND APPLICATION IN INDIA’S MODERN CHALLENGES
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Gandhian Philosophy, Relevance and Application, IndiaAbstract
Gandhian philosophy, based on the values of truth, nonviolence, self-reliance, and social justice, has been a universal framework for India to address its growing concerns. This research examines the contemporary relevance and application of Gandhian thought in addressing key issues of poverty, inequality, environmental degradation, and social unrest. Through qualitative case studies and secondary data, this research demonstrates how Gandhi's vision has influenced initiatives such as the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, organic farming movements, and grassroots activism. The work emphasizes that Gandhian values have transformative power to make India economically self-reliant, ecologically sound, and socially cosmopolitan. In fact, the research addresses the challenges of assimilating these ideals in an increasingly modernized and globalizing India. This research, bridging the gap between tradition and modernity, offers community-driven strategies and policy recommendations to revive Gandhian thought in modern contexts. The findings underscore that Gandhi's philosophy is not a historical relic but an approach to dynamic development grounded in equity, ethical governance, and sustainable living. This research is a challenge for policymakers, educators, and civil society to realize the Gandhian model by adapting its principles, hence building a resilient, harmonious India in the challenging climate of the 21st century.
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