Salt Campaign
As Gandhi marched to Dandi in 1930 to reclaim dignity through salt, we now march with MFOP to reclaim our planet's future. Then, salt was resistance. Today, it’s a symbol of sustainability and justice. MFOP’s Salt Campaign continues that legacy nonviolent, united, and urgent.
In 1930, Mahatma Gandhi launched the Dandi Salt March as a bold act of civil disobedience against British colonial rule. At the time, the British government had imposed a tax on salt, making it illegal for Indians to collect or produce their own. Gandhi, along with 78 followers, walked 240 miles from Sabarmati Ashram to the coastal village of Dandi. There, he picked up a handful of salt an act that defied colonial law and sparked a nationwide movement for independence.
The Salt March was not just about salt; it was about reclaiming dignity, autonomy, and the right to live freely. It mobilized millions across India and became a turning point in the struggle against imperialism. Gandhi’s message was simple yet profound: nonviolent resistance could challenge injustice and inspire real change.
Today, as we face the escalating climate crisis, the March for Our Planet (MFOP) revives that spirit through its Salt Campaign. Salt, once a symbol of resistance to oppression, now stands as a symbol of sustainability, environmental stewardship, and the urgent need to rethink our relationship with the Earth. The campaign calls attention to the environmental degradation of our oceans and salt systems, and the larger fight against ecological collapse.
MFOP’s Salt Campaign is not just a march it’s a movement rooted in justice, peace, and the belief that ordinary people can drive extraordinary change. Inspired by the legacy of Gandhi, we march to reclaim our future, protect our planet, and demand a system that values life over profit.
