Published: 1 October 2025PIBGovernance
Gandhi Jayanti 2025: Nation Celebrates Mahatma's 156th Birth Anniversary; Swachh Bharat Diwas Observed
India celebrated the 156th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi on October 2, 2025, observed as Gandhi Jayanti and Swachh Bharat Diwas. The day also marked the International Day of Non-Violence. Across the country, prayer meetings were held and 'Raghupati Raghava Raja Ram' echoed at Raj Ghat and memorial sites.
Swachh Bharat Diwas marked the culmination of the Seva Pakhwada campaign. From schools to coastal areas, large-scale cleanliness drives were organized. In Daman, around 5,000 participants joined a beach clean-up covering 5.5 km of coastline as part of the Seva Pakhwada activities under the district administration.
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Gandhi Jayanti 2025 marked the celebration of Mahatma Gandhi's which birth anniversary?
Explanation · Correct answer CMahatma Gandhi was born on October 2, 1869, so Gandhi Jayanti on October 2, 2025 marked his 156th birth anniversary. The United Nations also observes October 2 as the International Day of Non-Violence in recognition of Gandhi's legacy.
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When is Gandhi Jayanti celebrated and what is its significance in 2025?
Gandhi Jayanti is celebrated on **October 2** every year to mark the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. In 2025, India observed his **156th birth anniversary**, which is also recognised globally as the **International Day of Non-Violence**.
What is Swachh Bharat Diwas and why is it observed on October 2?
**Swachh Bharat Diwas** is observed on October 2 to honour Mahatma Gandhi's vision of a clean India. In 2025, it marked the culmination of the **Seva Pakhwada** campaign, with large-scale cleanliness drives across schools, coastal areas, and public spaces nationwide.
What was the 'Ek Tareekh, Ek Ghanta, Ek Saath' cleanliness campaign?
PM Modi called for **'Ek Tareekh, Ek Ghanta, Ek Saath'** (One Date, One Hour, Together) — a collective cleanliness drive on **October 1, 2025** as part of Swachhata Hi Seva 2025 leading up to Gandhi Jayanti.
What beach clean-up event was held in Daman on Gandhi Jayanti 2025?
In Daman, around **5,000 participants** joined a beach clean-up covering **5.5 km of coastline** on Gandhi Jayanti 2025, part of the nationwide Swachh Bharat Diwas movement.
What is the International Day of Non-Violence and when is it observed?
The **International Day of Non-Violence** is observed on **October 2** — Mahatma Gandhi's birth anniversary — and was established by the **UN General Assembly** in 2007 to promote non-violence through education and public awareness.
