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Abstract The paper aims at analysing the present scenario of India�s rural industrialisation from the perspective of Gandhiji�s vision. The basic objective of Gandhiji�s non- cooperation and non- violence movement was not only a peaceful struggle against British rulers but to make India economically self sufficient. Gandhi�s great approach of �Self reliance� and �Swadeshi� gave birth of the village industries in the colonial period as a tool for �Sarvodaya�. According to Gandhiji, khadi as a village industry was a symbol of nationalism, equality and self-reliance and the only weapon for reconstruction of the society. In the light of the above, the present study, based on secondary data, is an effort to focus on the role of khadi and village industries towards inclusive development of nation in the period of 21st century. Appropriate statistical tools are to be used for analysis of data. The paper is to be divided into three sections. Section- I is introductory in nature, highlighting methodology, objectives of the study and review of literature, Section � II deals with discussion and analysis, Section � III remains for conclusion and suggestions.