Before And After Photos Of Mahatma Gandhi's Redeveloped Kochrab Ashram

Ahmedabad: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday unveiled the Kocharab Ashram, famously known as the Gandhi Ashram, and revealed the Rs 1,200 crore master plan to revive the iconic site, which was in a state of decay. Launching the project, PM Modi said, “A nation that is not able to preserve its heritage loses its future too. Bapu’s Sabarmati Ashram is the heritage of humanity, not just the country.”

Situated next to the Sabarmati river, Gandhi Ashram turned out to be Mahatma Gandhi's karmabhoomi between 1917 to 1930 when India's national movement was at its peak. 

 

This place has witnessed several moments of historical significance including Gandhiji's experiment with Satyagraha. At one time, this ashram's size was around 120 acres and had 63 buildings depicting Mahatma Gandhi's numerous activities. 
 

With the passage of time, the total area shrank to only 5 acres. Only three buildings were left open for the public - Hriday Kunj, Vinoba Kutir and Magan Niwas.

With the Ashram in a dilapidated state, PM Modi took a resolution to revive the ashram. By diverting the Ashram road, the master plan was drawn in such a way that the area was increased from to 55 acres so that the buildings that were present during Mahatma Gandhi's time was restored. 
 

As many as 36 buildings have been renovated.  According to the master plan, the entrance has been broadened and the whole area has been filled with greenery so that the visitors can meditate on Mahatma Gandhi's teachings. 

In order to provide a unique and interactive experience for visitors, an orientation center with Mahatma Gandhi's favourite activities like charkha spinning, hand paper preparation, yarn spinning. The historic Dandi bridge has also been renovated.