Ahmedabad, February 13 Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel chaired the governing council meeting of the Mahatma Gandhi Sabarmati Ashram Memorial Trust in Gandhinagar on Friday and reviewed the progress made in the redevelopment of the historic place.
The Sabarmati Ashram, also known as Gandhi Ashram, was established by Mahatma Gandhi in Ahmedabad in 1917 and served as his home during the freedom struggle.
The state government initiated a redevelopment project in 2021 to transform this century-old Ashram into a world-class tourist attraction, spanning nearly 50 acres of land on the banks of the Sabarmati River.
"The governing council meeting of the Trust was held in Gandhinagar under the chairmanship of CM Bhupendra Patel, who reviewed the progress made in the ongoing redevelopment works at the historic Ashram. Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghvi, who is also the Vice Chairman of the Council, was present at the meeting," a release said.
The renovation and modernization of Sabarmati Ashram are being undertaken with the vision and inspiration of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the release stated.
Chairman of the Executive Council, IP Gautam, made a detailed presentation and provided a comprehensive update on the status of the project. According to the presentation, restoration work of around 28 houses within the Ashram complex is being carried out as part of the project, with work on 22 houses having been completed so far.
Gautam told the CM that the remaining work is planned to be completed by March 2026. In line with the Prime Minister's emphasis on green growth, large-scale plantation has also been undertaken at the Ashram premises, it said.
The CM was informed that 98,000 trees have been planted so far across the campus. An additional 16,000 plantations are planned to be completed by March 2026.
The release stated that efforts are being made to ensure visitors not only tour the historic site but also engage with Gandhian values through participation-based initiatives.
"Council members deliberated on ways in which visitors, particularly youth, can actively participate in service activities during their visit. The discussions focused on linking the idea of 'Shramdaan' with service-oriented activities at the Ashram," the release said.
