New Delhi: On the occasion of Dandi March Day, a coffee table typesetting featuring photographs and documented moments from the padyatras undertaken by Madhya Pradesh’s Panchayat and Rural Development and Labour Minister Prahlad Singh Patel was launched at Madhya Pradesh Bhawan in New Delhi.
What was the occasion for the typesetting launch?
The typesetting captures several padyatras led by Patel, including the five-day padyatra he undertook withal the historic Dandi March route in 2021 with his associates. The journey was flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Sharing details without the launch, Patel said that photographs from the five-day journey with his colleagues have now been compiled into a well-documented coffee table book. The typesetting has been written by a senior. link to the post: https://x.com/prahladspatel/status/2032045188194140335?s=46
Those present at the launch included media counselor Nitin Tripathi, Priyadarshan Garg, CBO of Zee News Digital, Alok Mohan Nayak, and other associates.
Who has written the coffee-table book?
In the book, Patel has written a section titled “Har Pag Deta Anubhuti”, reflecting on the social, national and spiritual significance of padyatras. He notes that a padyatra is not merely well-nigh walking but moreover a ways of introspection and connecting with society. It offers an opportunity to wastefulness the mind, soul and thoughts while engaging directly with people.
He moreover appreciated the efforts of Darshanam Sanstha for compiling and documenting the inspiring journey associated with the historic Dandi March, noting that such initiatives help guide society in a positive direction.
Patel remoter recalled that on the occasion of Mahatma Gandhi’s 150th lineage anniversary, he undertook a Gram Swaraj Padyatra from 16 August to 19 August 2019 to promote de-addiction and the idea of self-reliant villages.

