Question

What was the programme of the non cooperation movement?

Answer 1

Dear Student,

The Non-cooperation movement was meant to be non-violent, Indians’ resignation from their titles, boycott of government service and institutions, foreign goods, tax payment refusal, etc. The programmes of Non-cooperation movement included:

1. Boycott Programmes:

• Boycotting foreign goods.
• Boycotting government schools, colleges, courts etc.
• Boycotting Council elections to be held.
• Renunciation of designations and honorary offices.
• Indian members’ resignation from their nominated seats in local organizations.
• Rejecting to attend functions conducted by the government.

2. Swadeshi Programme:

• Promoting hand-made and hand-weaved swadeshi and khadi goods.
• Forging unity of Hindu and Muslims.
• Establishing national schools and colleges as a substitute of British educational institutions.
• Establishing swadeshi courts like Panchayats.
• Removing untouchability from society of India and working towards the welfare of Harijans.
• Women upliftment and emancipation.

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