Gandhiji’s value system has
moulded the social policy
of the government of India
since the achievement of
independence. His efforts are
reflected in adoption of
constitution guaranteeing
freedom of conscience,
worship, speech and
expression and prohibited
discrimination on grounds of
religion, race, caste or
sex; political-administrative
consolidation of the
country; progress towards a
welfare state focussing
on the problems of social
welfare and a thorough
examination of issues
associated with them.
Sarvodaya and Social
Welfare
Gandhiji conceptualized
social welfare as Sarvodaya
meaning “the well being of all in all phases of life”. In the
same time he paid special
emphasis on the welfare of
the lowest,
humblest-underprivileged such as Harijan,
women, destitute, rural folk.
His constructive
programme nor only emphasizes
the well being of all
but also deals with all
aspects of individual, social and
national life.
Mahatma Gandhi while
advocating the cause of social
reform and dedicating himself
to eradication of all
social evils, indirectly
brought in specific plans of
action. He promoted inter
group relations, created
favorable public opinion,
launched mass programmes
and induced changes at a mass
level. Gandhiji’s
philosophy was based on
dignity and worth of individual.
He believed in the dignity of
labour and the right of all
people to earn a livelihood.
He did not impose his views
on other people, but showed
understanding and love
for them.
The main stay of ‘Sarvodaya’, emphasized the values
of Swarajya and Lokniti, that
is people have to govern
themselves in order to obtain
equity and justice. This
philosophy accepted that
people are knowledgeable
workers being interested at
one and the same time in
social reform and in helping
the individual adjust to
his present circumstances.
Gandhiji, thus played a
significant role in preparing
the intellectual climate
for the growth of
professional social work in India.
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