Nawada (Bihar) [India], Sarvodaya Ashram, located in the quiet village of Shekhodewara in Nawada district of Bihar, founded by the revered Bharat Ratna awardee Loknayak Jai Prakash Narayan, stands as a symbol of neglect and unfulfilled promises by successive governments . Prime Minister Kumar of the Sarvodaya Ashram lamented the lack of maintenance, security and infrastructural advancement despite repeated appeals to the government, "A certain amount of money is required for the management of the Ashram and the spread of the teachings of Jai Prakash Narayan In 2009, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar announced a plan to convert the ashram into a tourist attraction, but till date it has been only an announcement with former Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi requesting him to do something for the maintenance. But even today nothing positive has happened, the government should think about it in the best way."
Sarvodaya Ashram, located at a distance of about 42 kilometers from the district headquarters, was established in 1959 by Jai Prakash Narayan, popularly known as JP, with the objective of strengthening the rural economy, rural development, social upliftment and integration.Interestingly, this ashram has a parliamentary system of governance where a Prime Minister heads the Council of Ministers. With the passage of time, Ashara modernized itself in the field of agriculture. Its Krishi Vigyan Kendra has the fifth rank in the country. Kumar urged the government to focus on the ashram, saying they had scientists and experts but did not have the resources to develop. “In this regard also, we want governments or members of parliament.To pay attention towards enhancing the infrastructure so that our scientists can give their best to the farmers, Kumar said that we have scientists and experts but not the resources, today this ashram is an important part of history in the corner of JP's residence. The ashram has become the main center of attraction where things related to his lifetime, such as his official table, chairs, bed and other daily use items have been preserved intact, even the first President of India, D Rajendra Prasad, Had visited it once but nowadays this ashram is a big example of neglect of leaders and governments, the irony is that almost every leader of the country is influenced or inspired by the ideas of JP Narayan, but is constantly complaining to the government for maintenance, protection and conservation. Despite requests. And the funds required for the management of the ashram are always ignored. According to the officials responsible for its management, the ashram is run with the help of some foreign funds and income from the sale of agricultural and khadi products produced here. Ashram, but it needs care, protection and support of the government in the long run. Despite all the neglect and unfulfilled promises of the government, this place has its own beauty and importance.People inspired by the lifestyle of Jai Prakash Narayan often come here. It is one of the best places for researchers and history students.
Sarvodaya Ashram, located at a distance of about 42 kilometers from the district headquarters, was established in 1959 by Jai Prakash Narayan, popularly known as JP, with the objective of strengthening the rural economy, rural development, social upliftment and integration.Interestingly, this ashram has a parliamentary system of governance where a Prime Minister heads the Council of Ministers. With the passage of time, Ashara modernized itself in the field of agriculture. Its Krishi Vigyan Kendra has the fifth rank in the country. Kumar urged the government to focus on the ashram, saying they had scientists and experts but did not have the resources to develop. “In this regard also, we want governments or members of parliament.To pay attention towards enhancing the infrastructure so that our scientists can give their best to the farmers, Kumar said that we have scientists and experts but not the resources, today this ashram is an important part of history in the corner of JP's residence. The ashram has become the main center of attraction where things related to his lifetime, such as his official table, chairs, bed and other daily use items have been preserved intact, even the first President of India, D Rajendra Prasad, Had visited it once but nowadays this ashram is a big example of neglect of leaders and governments, the irony is that almost every leader of the country is influenced or inspired by the ideas of JP Narayan, but is constantly complaining to the government for maintenance, protection and conservation. Despite requests. And the funds required for the management of the ashram are always ignored. According to the officials responsible for its management, the ashram is run with the help of some foreign funds and income from the sale of agricultural and khadi products produced here. Ashram, but it needs care, protection and support of the government in the long run. Despite all the neglect and unfulfilled promises of the government, this place has its own beauty and importance.People inspired by the lifestyle of Jai Prakash Narayan often come here. It is one of the best places for researchers and history students.
