The Economics of Khadi
By Dr. Namita Nimbalkar
Gandhian economics cannot be regarded as a
distinct subject or discipline. It can at best be regarded as teachings and
practices of Mahatma Gandhi. It includes study of all relevant economic
activities having a relevance to Indian conditions. These economic activities
include production, distribution, consumption, public finance and sarvodaya.
The core of the Gandhian economics is the basic principles of truth and non
violence. Therefore Gandhian economics refers to all such economic activities
undertaken within the framework of truth and non violence and accepted ethical
standards in which man is regarded as the central point of the study.
