Sevagram Ashram Pratishthan, Wardha

 

  Study visit of Trainees and Faculty to the Ashram On April 2, 2025, a group of trainees and faculty members from various parts of Maharashtra visited the Library and Research Centre of Sevagram Ashram Pratishthan as part of their PWD training programme. Dr. Siby K. Joseph, Director of the Centre, welcomed them and provided an overview of the centre's activities. The group also visited the Museum premises of the Ashram.   Shri Mahesh Mokalkar, Deputy Engineer, PWD, Wardha, and Shri Wasim Khan accompanied the group.The visit to Ashram  was an enriching experience to the group.Shri Vijay Tambey, Secretary of Sevagram Ashram Pratishthan, highlighted the significance of heritage buildings and the lessons that can be learned from their construction. The visiting team expressed their gratitude for the guided visit to the Library and the  Ashram.

  Zero Waste Day: Embracing Sustainability in Textile through Khadi Siby Kollappallil Joseph Media Swaraj https://mediaswaraj.com/zero-waste-day-embracing-sustainability-in-textile-through-khadi/ Siby K Joseph an eminent Gandhian scholar International Zero Waste Day, observed on March 30th, highlights the urgent need to reduce waste and promote sustainable living. This year’s theme, “Towards Zero Waste in Fashion and Textiles,” emphasizes the significant environmental impact of the fashion industry. The fashion industry is one of the largest polluters globally, generating 92 million tonnes of textile waste annually.This is equivalent to a truckload of clothing being incinerated or sent to landfills every second.This alarming statistic underscores the need for sustainable practices in the sector.The International Day of Zero Waste offers a valuable opportunity to highlight the relevance of Khadi, a traditional Indian textile, in promoting sustainability and reducing waste. Khadi sym...

  Gandhi’s Water Wisdom Lessons for “Sustainability” Media Swaraj “Explore Mahatma Gandhi’s timeless water wisdom—conservation, equity, and sustainability lessons for today’s world. Perfect for World Water Day insights!” By Dr. Siby Kollappallil Joseph Siby K Joseph an eminent Gandhian scholar Mahatma Gandhi’s holistic vision of life, grounded in his belief in the interconnectedness of all things, offers timeless lessons for today’s world. He saw water not as a mere resource to exploit, but as a vital thread in the web of life, linking the health of the earth, air, and all living beings. This perspective calls for integrated water management that honors its role in sustaining ecosystems and communities. Gandhi viewed water as a universal gift, not a commodity, urging us to preserve it for future generations and ensure equitable access for all—a message that resonates powerfully in our resource-stressed era. The stakes are high. As Ismail Serageldin, former Vice President of the Wor...

  Centenary of Mahatma Gandhi’s call for Spirit of Adventure Siby Kollappallil Joseph March 6, 2025  https://globalgandhi.com/centenary-of-mahatma-gandhis-call-for-spirit-of-adventure/     March 8, 2025 marks the centenary of Mahatma Gandhi’s visit to Kochi which was then under the direct rule of the British. It was his second visit to Kerala. In December 1924 as the newly elected as the President of Indian National Congress in his address defined India’s immediate goal as: “The removal, at the earliest possible moment, of any communal or sectional representation. A common electorate must impartially elect its representatives on the sole ground of merit.” Gandhi also emphasized the importance of Hindu-Muslim unity, removal of untouchability, and the promotion of khaddar. As the President of Indian National Congress his visit to Kerala also reflected these concerns. The Old Railway station near Ernakulam High court witnessed a historic moment when Mah...