Day 13 - 24th March | Jan Bhagidari | Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, Government of India.

Day 13 - 24th March

On the thirteenth day after the night's rest in Samni, the padyatris took a break day at the Asmita Vikas Kendra where cognitively impaired children are trained to live dignified lives. After getting up early in the morning, they kept busy with their own chores in the spirit of Gandhian values and did their own laundry etc. The afternoon was spent catching up with each other, sharing stories and reminiscing on the moments and the memories of the twelve days of journey thus far.

At the kendra, the padyatris were given Mahatma Gandhi's autobiography "Experiments of Truth", notebooks of Gandhiji's programs on the Dandi Yatra and other books for study and reflection.

The idol of Sharada, the mother goddess of education, can be seen as soon as one enters the school premises. The school's state-of-the-art building is well-organized, well-planned and designed keeping in mind the children and their special needs. Many of the padayatris took the opportunity to learn more about the work of this very special institution engaged in their own way at empowering those who need our help.

Jhanda Satyagraha

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