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The college is named after Kasturba, the illustrious lady who stood by Gandhiji during the freedom movement. The college is located in a sprawling campus of 3.85 acres at West Marredpally, in the heart of the city. The college was established in 1973 by the Osmania Graduates’ Association under the patronage of the Exhibition Society.
Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya (KGBV) Bridging gender and social category gaps at all levels of school education is one of the major objectives of the Samagra Shiksha. Consequently, to encourage the participation of girls in education, the existing Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas (KGBVs) at upper primary level and Girls Hostels at secondary ...
Oct 2, 2018 · Kasturba Held The Flag High. Back in India, Kasturba Gandhi was the first inmate at the Satyagrah Ashram of Mahatma Gandhi at Ahmedabad. She took part in Champaran movement of Bihar, no-tax campaign in Gujarat's Bardoli, salt protest and Quit India Movement following Mahatma Gandhi's arrest.
In 1882, before Gandhi (date of birth October 2, 1869) was fully thirteen, he was married to Kasturbai Makhanji Kapadia (date of birth April 11, 1869), a Porbandar girl who was around six months older than him. In his autobiography Gandhi wrote, ‘Two innocent children all unwittingly hurled themselves into the ocean of life.’.
Aug 7, 2023 · The KGBV or Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya Scheme was introduced by the Indian government to improve access to and retention of education for girls from minority backgrounds. Residential schools for girls at the upper primary through senior secondary levels were established as part of the programme in Educationally Backward Blocks (EBB) towns all across the nation.
Mar 1, 2020 · Kasturba’s soul speaks to Gandhi and he answers her questions. She calls him Bapu, he calls her Kastur. They exchange memories, complaints, regrets and recall episodes of disagreements, passion ...
Feb 4, 2021 · Kasturba was born as the daughter of Gokuladas Kapadia and Vrajkunwerba Kapadia on 11 April, 1869. The family belonged to the ModhBania caste of Gujarati Hindu tradesmen and were based in the coastal town of Porbandar. She was an Indian political activist. She married Mohandas Gandhi in 1883 and was very influenced by him.
