History Mahatma Gandhi Questions Medium
The main objectives of Mahatma Gandhi's Swadeshi Movement were to promote self-reliance, economic independence, and the use of indigenous products in order to reduce dependence on British goods and strengthen the Indian economy. Gandhi believed that by boycotting British goods and encouraging the use of locally produced goods, India could regain its economic and cultural independence from British colonial rule. The Swadeshi Movement aimed to revive traditional Indian industries, promote the use of hand-spun and hand-woven textiles (khadi), and encourage the establishment of small-scale industries to empower rural communities. Additionally, the movement sought to instill a sense of national pride and unity among Indians, fostering a spirit of self-sufficiency and resistance against British imperialism.