History & Civics
State how was the concept of Swadeshi promoted during the Non-Cooperation Movement?
Mahatma Gandhi
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The Non-Cooperation Movement involved Swadeshi programmes which included-
- Popularisation of Swadeshi and Khadi by reviving hand-spinning and hand-weaving.
- Establishment of national schools and colleges and private arbitration courts known as panchayats all over India.
- Development of unity between Hindus and Muslims.
- Removal of untouchability and other measures for Harijan welfare.
- Emancipation and upliftment of women.
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