Why did Mahatma Gandhi want to teach children handicrafts?

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asked Jan 17, 2018 in History by Ankit Agarwal (28,847 points) 7 31 67

Why did Mahatma Gandhi want to teach children handicrafts?

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answered Jan 17, 2018 by Ankit Agarwal (28,847 points) 7 31 67
 
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Mahatma Gandhi gave more emphasis on skill development rather than an ability to read and write. He felt that a person should learn the necessary skills so that he could earn a livelihood. Hence, he wanted children to be taught handicrafts.

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