Being the Change: In the Footsteps of the Mahatma

The book explores how ideas such as truth, service, non-violence and satyagraha can be applied to contemporary social issues.

Ashutosh Salil is a Maharashtra-cadre IAS officer, National Law School and Harvard Law School alumnus, and Fulbright Scholar. Barkha Mathur is a senior journalist from Nagpur who has spent decades covering social issues and the people featured in the book.

The book shares the largely untold stories of social workers and change-makers who serve communities away from the spotlight. Their work demonstrates how Gandhian ideas can inspire practical solutions and contribute to social progress.