Mahatma Gandhi envisioned education as a holistic process that develops the body, mind, and spirit of an individual. His philosophy of education, popularly known as Nai Talim or Basic Education, emphasized learning through productive work, moral values, self-reliance, and character formation. Gandhi believed that true education should be rooted in Indian culture and should prepare individuals for social responsibility and national development. He advocated craft-centered education where students learn. Practical skills alongside intellectual growth, thereby bridging the gap between manual and mental labor. According to Gandhi, education should promote truth, non-violence, dignity of labor, and communal harmony. His vision aimed at creating an egalitarian society based on ethical values and sustainable living. Gandhi’s educational ideas continue to remain relevant in contemporary times, especially in discussions on value-based education, vocational training, and experiential learning.
R. M. Sangashetti (Fri,) studied this question.