The KASTURBA GANDHI NATIONAL MEMORIAL TRUST was established in 1945 as a result of the national endeavour, led by Mahatma Gandhi, to address the issues of women in rural India. The unique history of the Kasturba Gandhi National Memorial Trust is set against the backdrop of the history of India's freedom struggle. Eminent people from all walks of life as well as the anonymous masses, mobilised thei
r resources to set up this Trust with its headquarters in Kasturbagram (Indore) and 22 state branches all over the country. Sarojini Naidu, a stalwart of the freedom movement dedicated her time and full energy for the establishment of the Trust. Mahatma Gandhi, Shri Vallabh Bhai Patel, Shri Thakkar Bapa, dada Saheb Mavlankar, Smt. Menon, Sushree Maniben Patel and Dr. Sushila Nayar have been the Chairpersons of this Trust. At the beginning of the new century, the role of Kasturba Trust is as powerful and relevant as it was at its inception. The trust has remained true to it's ideals for over 50 years of constructive work among women and children in rural India - in the fields of healthcare, education, literacy vocational training, relief work and employment generation. Mahatma Gandhi's universal and timeless vision SARVODAYA finds its best practical expression in the Kasturba Trust as SARVODAYA is reawakening of the spirit in harmony with nature and environment for all forms of life. Reconstruction of the social order is also part of SARVODAYA. Women and children are the backbone of our society. Constructive work among women and children is a primary and essential requirement for the process of nation building as envisaged in SARVODAYA. To continue with this Gandhian vision, Kasturba Gandhi National Memorial Trust needs the full support and involvement of the people.
