Correct option is D
- According to Mahatma Gandhi, the village is the core unit of development. He believed that true economic and social development can only happen when villages are self-reliant and empowered.
- His idea of Gram Swaraj (village self-rule) emphasizes local production, sustainability, and community welfare.
He advocated for Khadi, cottage industries, and local employment.
Emphasized decentralized planning and minimal dependence on cities.
His concept of Sarvodaya means welfare of all, starting from the grassroots.
- Gandhi was against industrialization that ignored rural welfare.
- Gandhian economy supports trusteeship and non-violence in economic life.