Synopsis Today, Gandhian philosophy is of more relevance and Gandhian values and principles for human development must be actively promoted among the present generation to help them lay the right foundation for a happy tomorrow.  In this context Gayatri Vidya Parishad Degree College, Visakhapatnam has established a Center for the Study of Gandhian Philosophy and Human Development, to promote Gandhian principles among the younger generation in India.  The Center organizes lectures, symposia, competitions etc., for students and staff to promote Gandhian thoughts.  As part of such initiatives a National Seminar on Gandhian Philosophy and Human Development has been organized by the Center from February 16th-18th, 2007.  The proposed book is a collection of lectures delivered by eminent people from different walks of life who are striving to promote Gandhian views in the society, some of them in an abridged form.  These chapters have been presented during various programmes organized by the Centre for the Study of Gandhian Philosophy and Human Development, Gayatri Vidya Parishad Degree College.  It also has a few select papers presented in the National Seminar.