This Gandhi Ashram is the identity of the Pudupalayam village in Thiruchengodu, in Tamil Nadu’s Namakkal district.
Located in the middle of the village, the ashram stands as a symbol of peace and serenity.
The ashram is associated with several great Indian leaders, including C. Rajagopalachari, who founded the ashram in 1925; Gandhiji, who has visited the ashram twice; Jawaharlal Nehru, Rajendra Prasad and many others.
Visitors get to see rare photographs of leaders and events of historical significance; a collection of classic novels and biographies; the room where Gandhiji stayed for two days and the production units of Khadi products.
The ashram comes under the ambit of Khadi and Village Industries Commission, or KVIC, a central government organisation.
However, in recent times, the number of artisans working here has fallen significantly.
While the demand for khadi products has increased, a KVIC staff member claimed that the production has dropped due to a shortage of spinners and weavers.
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