Landmark on the March

Sabarmati Ashram

Sabarmati Ashram played a crucial role in the Salt March, or Dandi March, initiated by Mahatma Gandhi on March 12, 1930. Located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, the ashram served as Gandhi's headquarters and a gathering place for his followers. From this base, he launched a campaign against the British salt monopoly, which imposed heavy taxes on salt, disproportionately affecting the poorest segments of Indian society.
							The march covered approximately 240 miles from Sabarmati to Dandi, where Gandhi aimed to symbolically defy the salt laws by producing salt from seawater. This act of civil disobedience was not merely a protest against the salt tax; it was a broader challenge to British authority, emphasizing the need for Indian self-sufficiency and unity among diverse communities. As Gandhi and his initial group of 78 companions marched, they were joined by thousands of supporters, reflecting widespread discontent with colonial rule.
							The Salt March captured significant national and international attention, elevating Gandhi to a global symbol of nonviolent resistance. The legacy of Sabarmati Ashram endures as a site of empowerment and resistance, playing an integral role in India's struggle for independence from British rule.