With a view to attract maximum number of visitors at places related to Mahatma Gandhi in Gujarat, the State Government will develop state-of-art infrastructure there.
The decision was taken in a State-level meeting chaired by the Chief Minister Vijay Rupani to chalk out plan in view of nationwide celebration of celebrate Mahatma’s 150th birth anniversary.
Celebration for Mahatma Gandhi’s 150th birth anniversary will start from October 2, 2018.
Though the celebration would be nationwide, but being a birthplace of Mahatma, Gujarat’s will have to contribute more than any other State, Rupani said, adding the State Government will plan series of programmes throughout the year.
The main project as part of the celebration will be development of infrastructure at the places related to Mahatma Gandhi to encourage more tourists from across the globe.
There would be programmes with people’s participation to inspire them with Gandhi’s philosophy.
The State Government will also invite institutions and organisations relate to Mahatma to become partner with the State Government to make the celebration more effective and purposeful. Creative suggestions have also been sought from people to make the event grand.
The meeting was attended by Deputy Chief Minister Nitin Patel, officials of State Government and representatives of Gandhian and spiritual organisations. Some suggestions were made to organise programmes in such manners that youngsters would attract towards Gandhi’s thinking and simplicity.