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Warning: main(/home/a1620/public_html/learningnet-india.org/lni/includes/sidenav/sidenav_orgs.html): failed to open stream: No such file or directory in /home/content/c/r/y/crystalcoding/html/learningnet-india.org/lni/data/groups/tamilnadu/gandhicenter/index.php on line 33 Warning: main(/home/a1620/public_html/learningnet-india.org/lni/includes/sidenav/sidenav_orgs.html): failed to open stream: No such file or directory in /home/content/c/r/y/crystalcoding/html/learningnet-india.org/lni/data/groups/tamilnadu/gandhicenter/index.php on line 33 Warning: main(): Failed opening '/home/a1620/public_html/learningnet-india.org/lni/includes/sidenav/sidenav_orgs.html' for inclusion (include_path='.:/usr/local/lib/php') in /home/content/c/r/y/crystalcoding/html/learningnet-india.org/lni/data/groups/tamilnadu/gandhicenter/index.php on line 33	Gandhi Study Center Keywords Urban, Resource Centre, Youth, Young Adults, Peace Education, Communalism, Middle School, Upper Primary, History Geographical Location Chennai, Tamilnadu Languages Tamil, English Objective/Mission/Goals The Gandhi study centre is located in Chennai. Its mission is to spread the message of Gandhi's life and philosophy to the common man (with a special focus on youth). Their purpose is not to deify Gandhiji but to teach the society the positive message of his life, based on historical facts and analysis, which is becoming increasingly relevant to the world. The Gandhi study centre is coordinated by the couple, Dr. Annamalai and Dr. Hema, with the help of an inspired, simple, down to earth, non-hierarchical team. Some of the objectives of the center are - To present a new life style and to revive the spirit of love and friendship that was generated by Gandhi during his life. Work Description The program and activities are based on oneness of life and Gandhi's open-minded approach to the problem of uniting all the forces. The activities project an integrated view of life that Gandhiji lived. His way of tackling the divisive forces are effectively communicated so that they generate unity and integrity in our country. The center has commenced with a program of involving students from the schools and colleges. Some of the activities of the centre are - Scheme of exam on 'my experiments with truth' is conducted with students on the abridged edition of Mahatma Gandhi's autobiography. The story of my life is available in Tamil and English. The exam is held twice in a year, in August and January. 15000 students from schools and colleges take the exam every year. Sri. T.D. Tirumalai memorial prizes and awards: State level prizes and awards are given to the students and the schools who take the exam on "My experiments with truth" in memory of our founder Sri. T.D. Tirumalai. It consists of cash prizes: Rs.1000/- (one first prize), Rs.500 (six second prizes) and Rs.250 (six third prizes). Let us know Gandhi through correspondence: Anjalmoolam Arivom Gandhiyai is the scheme which affords an opportunity for the public to know more about Mahatma Gandhi. Students, working people and house wives from different parts of Tamil Nadu are participating in this program. Contact classes are held in various parts of Tamil Nadu for the benefit of the students. Contact classes for the students of M.A. in Gandhian thought: Regular contact classes for the students of M.A. in Gandhian thought of the Madurai Kamaraj University are held on Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm at the centre. Research on Gandhian Thought: Dr. M. Prema of the centre has been recognized as one of the guides of Madurai Kamaraj University for M.Phil program. Study Circle Meetings: Every Wednesday friends of the centre meet from 6:15 pm to 8:00 pm and review a book on Gandhi or related theme. Library and Research Center: This has a good collection of materials on Gandhi and the centre has been recognized as one of the Resource centers on Gandhi. Not only public but also educational institutions, research scholars, social activists use this resource centre and library which contains 10,000 books, CDs, video tapes, cassettes, photo collections. Meetings & Seminars: Regular meetings and seminars are arranged on topics related to Gandhian philosophy. In association with like-minded organizations seminars are organized in various places. Resources Available Books, CDs, Tapes, Cassettes, photo collections on Gandhiji's life and work Correspondence course "Let us Know Gandhi" for young adults and adults Contact Information Mr. A Annamalai & Dr. M Prema Gandhi Study Center 58, Venkatanaryana Road (near Hindi Prachar Sabha) T.Nagar, Chennai 600017 Phone: (044) 2434 6549, 94441 83198 (c) Website Links Inevitable Gandhi - Presentation at February 2004 Conference Warning: main(/home/a1620/public_html/learningnet-india.org/lni/includes/footer/footer.html): failed to open stream: No such file or directory in /home/content/c/r/y/crystalcoding/html/learningnet-india.org/lni/data/groups/tamilnadu/gandhicenter/index.php on line 84 Warning: main(/home/a1620/public_html/learningnet-india.org/lni/includes/footer/footer.html): failed to open stream: No such file or directory in /home/content/c/r/y/crystalcoding/html/learningnet-india.org/lni/data/groups/tamilnadu/gandhicenter/index.php on line 84 Warning: main(): Failed opening '/home/a1620/public_html/learningnet-india.org/lni/includes/footer/footer.html' for inclusion (include_path='.:/usr/local/lib/php') in /home/content/c/r/y/crystalcoding/html/learningnet-india.org/lni/data/groups/tamilnadu/gandhicenter/index.php on line 84