INDEPENDENCE DAY

The 'National Salt Satyagraha Memorial', Dandi, Gujarat, India is conceived as an experiential journey recreating the spirit and the energy of the 1930 Dandi March led by Mahatma Gandhi, and taking the visitors to the Monument step-by-step in order to visualize and understand the history of the iconic Dandi March and the methodology of Satyagraha, which finally led to India’s Independence from the British colonial rule. The memorial is spread over a 15-acre land and is located in the coastal town of Dandi, where the Salt March ended on 6 April 1930 and the British salt monopoly was broken by producing salt by boiling sea water. Even after 80 years, hundreds of people continue to march from Ahmedabad to Dandi covering the distance of 241 miles that Mahatma Gandhi and his followers covered during the historical march. celebration of 77th Independence Day at he 'National Salt Satyagraha Memorial', Dandi, Gujarat will start with Flag hoisting at 8 A.M by the chief guest and other invites. Apart from that various activities to be conduct at site include  quizzes, art competitions, and different activities and more.