Gandhi Research Foundation

Gandhi Research Foundation, also known as Gandhi Teerth, is a research institution and multimedia museum dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi in Jalgaon, Maharashtra. Inaugurated in 2012 by President Pratibha Patil and founded by Bhavarlal Jain, it features the 'Khoj Gandhiji Ki' interactive museum with 30 segments depicting Gandhi's life. The complex includes a specialized library, archives, auditorium, and guest facilities, serving as an international center for Gandhian study, research, and dialogue.

Visitors can explore the 'Khoj Gandhiji Ki' multimedia museum which uses audiovisual systems, touchscreens, and bio-scopes across 30 interactive segments to depict Mahatma Gandhi's life and work. Audio-guided tours are available in multiple languages, typically lasting between 1 to 3 hours depending on interest. The facility also houses a research library, archival vault, souvenir shop selling Khadi products, and amenities like wheelchair access and battery-operated cars. Mobile phones and electronic devices are generally restricted inside the museum galleries.

Established on March 25, 2012, and inaugurated by then President of India Pratibha Patil, the institution was founded by Bhavarlal Jain to promote Gandhian studies. It serves as a memorial and active research center preserving historical documents related to the Indian Freedom Movement and Mahatma Gandhi's philosophy.

The foundation functions as an international center for Gandhian study, research, and dialogue, promoting values of truth and nonviolence through educational programs like the Gandhian Values for Sustainable Peace examination. It aims to inspire youth and researchers to apply Gandhian principles to contemporary global challenges through its museum, publications, and training courses.