Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the importance of cherishing heritage for a country's future during the launch of the Rs 1,200 crore Gandhi Ashram Memorial masterplan in Sabarmati, Ahmedabad. He inaugurated the redeveloped Kochrab Ashram on the anniversary of the Dandi Yatra. Modi highlighted the significance of the Sabarmati Ashram, stating it is not only a heritage site for India but for all mankind. He noted its role in both the freedom movement and in envisioning a developed India. Additionally, Modi criticized past governments for lacking the will to maintain heritage sites like the Sabarmati Ashram.