SARVODAYA

Friday, March 25, 2016

SATYAGRAHA ON FARMERS ISSUES

Sri Avinash Kakde and others undertook a fast demanding the government to resolve the problems of Farmers in Vidarbha region. Many farmers in this region of Maharashtra committed suicide. One of the issues is that the cotton purchased from the farmers was not paid for by the big traders who have political connections.

Sarva Seva Sangh expressed its solidarity for the Satyagraha. Sri GVVSDS Prasad visited the Satyagraha at Nagpur on 9th March and handed over a letter from Sarva Seva Sangh. Sri Shaik Hussain, Sri Shankar Bagade also participated in the meeting and the three addressed the Satyagrahis.

SEVAGRAM ASHRAM UNDERTAKES WATER PROGRAMME

Sevagram Ashram Pratishtan, Sevagram, Wardha undertook several measures to harvest, conserve and manage water. Sri Sriram Jhadav, Secretary of the Ashram took the initiative along with Sri Bhavesh Chavan and other team members. Sri GVVSDS Prasad visited these measures which will have a long term impact on improving ground water levels in the area.

APPA - ANNA MITRA MILAN PUNE 10-11 MARCH 2016

Mahatma Gandhi's disciples, Appa Patwardhan, known as Konkan Gandhi who set up an Ashram in Gopuri, Ratnagiri District of Maharashtra and Annasaheb Sahasrabuddhe who undertook Gandhian Constructive work on Gram Swaraj in Koraput in Odisha inspired many Gandhians in the country. Appasaheb Patwardhan devoted his entire life for sanitation and developing rural energy through bio-gas. Mahatma Gandhi had chosen him to the task of village sanitation which is one of the 18-point Constructive Programme. In their memory, every year Appa-Anna Mitra Milan is organized in which their followers meet and exchange their ideas and experiences.

During the Appa-Anna Mitra Milan held at Pune on 10-11 March 2016 awards were given to Sri Mahavir Tyagi and Dr. Shivcharan Thakur for their life-long work. This function was attended by Sri GVVSDS Prasad and he addressed the meeting of the Maharashtra Pradesh Sarvodaya Mandal.

Dr. Sugan Barant Addressing the Mitra Milan:

Sri Prasad Speaking at the Meeting:

Sri Mahavir Tyagi being given the Appa Award:

Dr. Shivcharan Thakur being given the Anna Award:

Sunday, March 13, 2016

PRASAD MEETS BIRAD YAGNIK OF DIGITAL GANDHI MUSEUM

On 4th March Sri Prasad visited Sri Birad Yagnik who produced a Photo-Book on Mahatma Gandhi and set up Digital Gandhi Museum in Bapughat in Hyderabad. Ms. Vidya Bhandarkar who is working on Gandhian legacy and work of South Africa was also present. The three discussed to take forward these activities by involving youth, Gandhian Organizations and technology.

Sri Birad gifting his book to Sri Prasad. In the background is GANDHI WALL Sri Birad created in Bapu Ghat and other places:

Sri Prasad with Sri Birad Yagnik and Ms. Vidya Bhandarkar:

Sunday, February 28, 2016

KASTURBA VARDHANTHI OBSERVED IN SEVAGRAM ASHRAM

Ma Kasturba Gandhi Vardhanthi was observed at Sevagram Ashram Pratishtan. Ms. Paromitha Goswami, leader of Anti-liquor Movement in Chandrapur was the Chief Guest who addressed the meet. Sri Mahadev Vidrohi, President of Sarva Seva Sangh and Sri Jayawant Mathkar, President of Sevagram Ashram spoke. Sri Goutam Bajaj was a Guest of Honour. The meeting which took place in the Ashram at 3:00 pm on 22 February 2016 was attended by participants of National Sarvodaya Women's Camp and others.

Youth Group for Self Employment through Gram Swaraj

A Youth Group was formed in Wardha for Self-Employment, Self-Reliance through Gram Swaraj Model. The Group would promote Rural, Swadeshi Products, cow based products, market them and create awareness in villages.

Sevagram Ashram Pratishtan provided a base for the Group to produce cow based products. The group is progressing with Gandhian Philosophy as its foundation. Sri Shankar Bagade and Sri Prasad addressed the Group and later organized a meeting in Bapu Kuti in the Ashram. In the Ashram, Sri Sriram Jadhav, Secretary of the Ashram, Sri MM Gadhkari, former President of the Ashram and Sri Shankar Bagade addressed and interacted with the Youth Group. Later the Group visited Youth Wing Office of Sevagram Ashram.