Govt. plans to put Gandhi letters on internet
Over 34,000 letters written by and to Mahatma Gandhi, documents related to his personal life and freedom struggle will soon be available at the click of a mouse under a Government plan.
The project will also see 2,000 lesser-known places associated with the apostle of peace sporting a new look. The Government, in association with Sabarmati Ashram Preservation and Memorial Trust at Ahmedabad, will soon launch the Gandhi Heritage Sites portal at a cost of Eight crore rupees.
Besides, the Culture Ministry will also set up Gandhi Heritage Sites Mission at a cost of Rs. 42 crore during a five-year period to spruce up, protect and conserve the sites spread across eight countries including India with a view to showcase them to the younger generation and to tourists.
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