History

Gandhighar Kachholi owes its origin to an idea floated by Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Trust floated the idea to set about 100 Gandhighars in rural areas in different parts of the country. The primary purpose was the propagation of Mahatma Gandhiji’s concepts, ideas, perceptions, teachings and techniques for rural reconstruction through the medium of constructive activities. The gram Seva Samiti of Kacholi got one allotment for such Gandhighar, Shri Kikubhai naik, presently president of the Trust is the pioneer in the effort, himself being a firm believer in Gandhian philosophy and Gandhian way of life. Gandhighar Kacholi had a modest beginning on a small piece of land on the western outskirts of Kacholi. A small building was constructed in which Kanya chhatralaya [ Boading House for Girls ] was setup. That small beginning flowered in to a modern educational cum rehabilitation center, a dispensary, a maternity home & many other activities. It is a vast campus where today boys, girls and teaching fraternity numbering about 700 persons function it is a hub of activities. The activities Carried out at the campus are detailed under. Gandhighar is Kacholi today Known all over India mainly as a leading centre where most modern and technical sound school for deaf children is functioning & social & many other constructive activities of rehabilitation & social & economic regeneration of rural life.