Archive · 2 Oct 2025
Government Employees Honor Gandhi's Legacy After His Death
After Mahatma Gandhi passed away, government workers decided to raise money to honor him.
They started a fundraising effort, with the goal of gathering donations for a memorial fund.
A committee was formed to make sure the donations were collected regularly, starting in June 1948.
Employees were encouraged to contribute an amount equivalent to 10 days' pay, spread over six installments.
A film company, General Talkies Ltd, also gave a significant donation of Rs 15,000 to the fund.
The donations were seen as a way to remember and respect Gandhi's impact.
Government employees initiated a fundraising campaign in 1948.
The campaign aimed to collect donations for the Mahatma Gandhi National Memorial Fund.
A committee was formed to manage the collection of donations.
Employees were encouraged to donate an amount equal to 10 days' pay.
General Talkies Ltd. donated Rs 15,000 to the fund.
- Who
- Government employees and General Talkies Ltd
- What
- Fundraising campaign for Mahatma Gandhi National Memorial Fund
- When
- Began in June 1948, shortly after Gandhi's death
- Where
- Delhi, India
- Why
- To honor Mahatma Gandhi's legacy
- Event
- Government employees fundraising campaign
- Purpose
- To collect donations for the Mahatma Gandhi National Memorial Fund
- Start Date
- June 18, 1948
- Leaders
- Ishawar Singh and Vasdev
- Contribution Method
- Voluntary, via payroll deduction
- Noteworthy Donation
- Rs 15,000 from General Talkies Ltd