Founded by Mahatma Gandhi. the trust is one of the Oldest, pre-independence. Non-governmental institution serving the cause of needy women and children of rural India.
The trust pays homage of MATRISHAKTI Mother power the strength of creation
The Kasturba Gandhi National Memorial Trust (KGNMT) was established in 1945 as a result of the national endeavor. lead by Mahatma Gandhi, to address the issue of women in rural India.
The unique history of the KGNMT is set against the backdrop of the history of India's free¬dom struggle. Eminent people from all walks of life as well as the anonymous masses, mobilized their resources to set up this trust with its head-quarter at Kasturbagram (Indore) and 22 state branches all over the country. Shrimati Sarojini Naidu, a stalwart at the freedom movement dedicated her time and full energy for the establishment of this trust.
Mahatma Gandhi. Shri Vallabhbhai Patel, Sri Thakkar Baps, Dada Saheb Mavalankar. Smt, Prem Leela Thakarasi, Smt. Laxmi N. Menon, Sushri Maniben Patel, Smt. Rameshwari Nehru and Dr. Sushila Nayar have been the Chairpersons of this trust.
At the beginning of the new century, the role of Kasturba Trust is as powerful and relevant as it was at as inception. The trust has remained true to its ideals for over 60 years of constructive work among women and children in rural India-in the fields of healthcare, education, literacy, vocational training relief work and employment generation and women empowerment.
Mahatma Gandhi's Universal and timeless vision of Sarvodaya finds its best practical expression in the KeSturba trust as Sarvodaya is reawakening of the sprit in harmony with nature and environment for all forms of life. Reconstruction of the social order, is also part of Sarvodaya.
Women and children are the backbone of the society. Constructive work among women and children is a primary and essential requirement for the process of nation building as envisaged in Sarvodaya. To continue with this Gandhian vi¬sion, KGNMT needs the full support and involvement of the people.
