Gandhi National Memorial Society (GNMS)

About
Gandhi National Memorial Society

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Welcome to

Gandhi National Memorial Society

Gandhi National Memorial Society (GNMS) was inspired and motivated by Gandhian Thought and Ideology and was privileged to work with Vinobaji in his involvement’s Bhoodan and Sarvodaya and Stree Shakti Jagran. She has been working in the social service area for the past 60 years. Her work is dedicated towards the assistance of destitute women and children, with a view to make them self-sufficient and contributing to the members of society. The aim has been to change society and its values so that women and children obtain their rightful place. She believes that women, if they make up their minds, can achieve higher summits to build their life. She has been awarded by the Central Govt. and State Governments. for Women and Child Development along with Gandhi Samman Award, Padma Bhushan Award, Jamnalal Bajaj Award, etc.

Our collection features wide range of styles reflecting the diversity and creativity of the modern art world. Numerous lives have been touched and impacted year on year through the Gandhi National Memorial Society. We are creating a more employable workforce and improving the skills of youth and women that will enhance their earning potential. Our sole purpose is to uplift underprivileged women and provide them with enough support to start their independent and quality life. We aim to transform ordinary women into successful entrepreneurs by providing them with various types of training and also supporting them in starting their own small-scale businesses. We believe that every woman possesses the power to stand on her own and create her own identity that will bring a positive change in society and in her community

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Timeline

History

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1892

Construction of Aga Khan Palace

The Aga Khan Palace was built by Sultan Muhammed Shah Aga Khan III as a charitable initiative to provide employment to famine-stricken villagers in Pune. This architectural marvel later became an important landmark in India’s freedom struggle.

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1942-1944

Gandhi’s Imprisonment and Tragic Losses

During the Quit India Movement, Mahatma Gandhi, Kasturba Gandhi, Mahadev Desai, and Sarojini Naidu were imprisoned in the Aga Khan Palace by the British government. During their internment, Mahadev Desai passed away on August 15, 1942, and Kasturba Gandhi breathed her last on February 22, 1944. Their samadhis (memorials) are located within the palace premises, marking this site as a place of historical significance.

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1969

Aga Khan Palace Donated to the Nation

On the occasion of Mahatma Gandhi’s birth centenary, Prince Karim Aga Khan IV donated the palace to the Indian government as a tribute to Gandhi’s contributions to India’s independence and philosophy of non-violence. This gesture ensured the palace’s preservation as a national heritage site.

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1972

Establishment of the Gandhi Museum and Picture Gallery

The Indian government inaugurated a museum and picture gallery inside the palace to exhibit rare photographs, letters, and personal belongings of Mahatma Gandhi, providing visitors with a deep insight into his life and struggles for freedom.

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1980

Aga Khan Palace Donated to the Nation

On the occasion of Mahatma Gandhi’s birth centenary, Prince Karim Aga Khan IV donated the palace to the Indian government as a tribute to Gandhi’s contributions to India’s independence and philosophy of non-violence. This gesture ensured the palace’s preservation as a national heritage site.

Refugee Assistance Centre GNMS-UNHCR Project

Gandhi National Memorial Society (GNMS) has been the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Implementing Partner since 1997. The project implementing work of GNMS is done by 3 staff members’ i.e Project Co-ordinator, Associate Project Officer and Accountant, all of whom work for the Refugee Project, since the UNHCR-GNMS partnership was established for refugees residing in Maharashtra and Goa. GNMS has a long association with UNHCR for humanitarian work which is very much in keeping with Gandhian principles of peace, non-violence and World Brotherhood. Due to the continuous support from the UNHCR team it is possible for GNMS to continue this humanitarian work. In Maharashtra and Goa, we have about 1000 Refugees from 25 different nationalities. GNMS is supporting these Refugees and Asylum Seekers in all aspects. The Refugees feel better after they visit GNMS and discuss their concerns. All individual mandate refugees in Maharashtra can access UNHCR protection through GNMS without having to travel to Delhi.

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