Self Sufficient Villages in Today's Global Village : 6.
By Dr. Moushumi Datta Nagindas Khandwala College, Mumbai. Thoughts of Gandhi Reinforced into the Current Economic Scenario: Non Violence and Peace : Gandhi believed that Non Violence is the key and absolute Peace is the ultimate aim. In today's context it means that lesser dependence on oil and coal and wood and more dependence on nuclear power. Not only will that help in removing strain on the already dwindling natural resources but also enable creation of cheap and clean power. Amount spent on defence budgets across the world if diverted to other usage, will create enough resources to comfortably feed and clothe the world population. Cottage Industry and Local Culture : Gandhi believed that for self-sufficient villages to be a reality it was important that the local handicraft and expertise be given prominence so as to create a demand base for the local talent as also continuity of the traditional based production methods and systems. He believed that every vi