Gandhian philosophy of voluntarism: a comparative study of development in the ashram villages and outside
By: Sharma, A.K.
Publisher: New Delhi Concept Publishing 2014Description: XVII,174p.ISBN: 9789351250760.Subject(s): Gandhi, Mahatma 1869-1948 -- Banwasi Seva Ashram -- India | India -- Rural development projects -- Voluntarism -- Sonbhadra -- IndiaDDC classification: 307.141209542 Summary: The role of voluntary organizations (VDOs) cannot be overestimated in the field of rural development. However, they fall under different categories — some work purely as professional organizations and some as missions. The Banwasi Seva Ashram (BSA) belongs to the latter category and is one of the most known of the Gandhian Organizations. Set up in 1954 in the tribal region of Sonbhadra district of Uttar Pradesh, the Ashram has worked for the last six decades to transform the tribal villages. Its activities are based on Gandhian principles of Swaraj and Sarvodaya. The aim of the Ashram is to develop rural areas through the efforts of a dedicated leadership, cooperation and voluntarism. This book explores and evaluates the work done by the Banwasi Seva Ashram. It particularly focuses on the recent challenges before the Ashram and its limitations. It also provides some alternatives for Gandhian voluntary action in the future.| Item type | Current location | Collection | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode |
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NASSDOC Library | Mahatma Gandhi | 307.141209542 SHA-G (Browse shelf) | Available | 50793 |
Includes Epilogue, References and Index
The role of voluntary organizations (VDOs) cannot be overestimated in the field of rural development. However, they fall under different categories — some work purely as professional organizations and some as missions. The Banwasi Seva Ashram (BSA) belongs to the latter category and is one of the most known of the Gandhian Organizations. Set up in 1954 in the tribal region of Sonbhadra district of Uttar Pradesh, the Ashram has worked for the last six decades to transform the tribal villages. Its activities are based on Gandhian principles of Swaraj and Sarvodaya. The aim of the Ashram is to develop rural areas through the efforts of a dedicated leadership, cooperation and voluntarism. This book explores and evaluates the work done by the Banwasi Seva Ashram. It particularly focuses on the recent challenges before the Ashram and its limitations. It also provides some alternatives for Gandhian voluntary action in the future.
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