Initiative will be taken to connect youth with Gandhian ideology: CM Bhupesh Baghel

Raipur: Under the chairmanship of chief minister Bhupesh Baghel, a detailed discussion was held on the nature and operation of Gandhi Sevagram to be built on the lines of Wardha in Nava Raipur at his residence office here on Tuesday. 

Chief Minister Baghel said that efforts should be made to connect the youth of Chhattisgarh as well as the country with Gandhi Sevagram to introduce the new generation to Gandhian ideology. He instructed the officers to prepare an action plan to develop Gandhi Sevagram. His cabinet colleagues and Sachin Rao were present on the occasion.

While discussing the nature and operation of Gandhi Sevagram, the chief minister said that the concept of Gram Swaraj was Gandhiji’s ideological revolution, work will have to be done on how Gram Swaraj should be linked with economic freedom at present. Along with training the youth, they will have to be associated with employment-oriented activities.  

He said that it should be our endeavor to make Gandhi Sevagram a medium of learning Gandhiji’s ideology. He said that the members of Rajiv Gandhi Yuva Mitan Club started in Chhattisgarh should be connected with Gandhi Sevagram. Similarly, youths from across the country should be made to visit Gandhi Sevagram. He talked about making efforts towards making Gandhi’s Sevagram sustainable.

The nature of Gandhi’s Sevagram was also discussed in the meeting. On this occasion, Shri Sachin Rao and cabinet colleagues also gave valuable suggestions. He said that Gandhiji’s emphasis has been on collective labour. Special priority should be given to group activities and works in Sevagram. The main focus should be on group activities – participation of youth in society and country building, cleanliness, gram sabha, and employment-oriented education.  In the meeting, information was also given about the innovative efforts made by various departments in the field of education, health, cleanliness in Chhattisgarh.