CHRIST NAGAR SR SEC SCHOOL
THIRUVALLAM, THIRUVANTHAPURAM
ASL PROJECT PORTFOLIO
2025-26
NAME :- HARISANKAR M A
CLASS :- XII D
PROJECT TOPIC :- LEADERSHIP
REGN NO :-
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I would like to take this opportunity to express my sincere gratitude to my
English teacher Ms. Mini Divakaran for providing her invaluable guidance,
support and suggestions throughout the course of the project.
I would like to extend my gratitude to my Principal Rev Fr Cyriac
Kanayil CMI, who gave me the golden opportunity to do this wonderful project
on the topic Leadership, which helped in doing a lot of research wherein I came
to know about a lot of new things.
I would like to thank my parents, neighbours and friends who helped me
a lot in finishing the project within the limited time. The project work has not
only enhanced my knowledge but has also improved my listening and speaking
skills.
Above all, I thank the Almighty for his blessings and support to complete
the project successfully.
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PROJECT PORTFOLIO
INDEX
TITLE Page No
1. Cover Page 1
2. Certificate Of Completion 2
3. Acknowledgement 3
4. Project Portfolio
1. Aims and Objectives 5
2. Action Plan 6
3. Report 7
4. Survey Questionnaire 8
5. Photo Journey 10
6. Student Reflection 11
7. Bibliography 12
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AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
Aims
➢ To understand the qualities of leadership as reflected in Mahatma
Gandhi’s role in the Champaran movement.
➢ To explore how true leadership is based on truth, courage, and service to
humanity.
➢ To highlight the importance of moral strength and collective unity in
bringing social change.
➢ To connect the lessons from Indigo to the broader idea of ethical and
responsible leadership in today’s world.
Objectives
➢ To analyse Gandhi’s leadership style as portrayed in Indigo.
➢ To identify the strategies Gandhi used to inspire confidence among the
peasants.
➢ To examine how non-violence and truth can be powerful tools of
leadership.
➢ To develop critical thinking by comparing Gandhian leadership with
present-day leaders.
➢ To enhance communication and presentation skills through project work.
➢ To encourage students to reflect on leadership qualities they can adopt in
their own lives.
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ACTION PLAN
For my project on Leadership based on the chapter Indigo, I first decided
to focus on Mahatma Gandhi’s role as a leader in the Champaran movement. I
began by carefully reading the chapter and noting down the qualities of
leadership that stood out, such as courage, truth, and service to humanity. To
strengthen my understanding, I also planned to gather extra information from
reference books and online sources about Gandhian leadership. After collecting
the material, my next step was to analyse Gandhi’s strategies and compare them
with leadership in the present day. Once I had clarity on the content, I worked
on organizing the project with proper sections like aims, objectives,
introduction, and findings. I also decided to make my work more creative by
adding charts, quotations, and examples that highlight Gandhi’s leadership
qualities. Finally, I reviewed my project to ensure it was neat, error-free, and
ready for submission.
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REPORT
This project on Leadership based on the chapter Indigo focuses on the
exemplary qualities of Mahatma Gandhi during the Champaran movement. The
chapter portrays Gandhi not as a political figure seeking power, but as a leader
committed to truth, justice, and service to the oppressed. His courage to defy
unjust laws, his ability to inspire confidence among the poor farmers, and his
firm belief in non-violence highlight the essence of true leadership. Gandhi’s
approach showed that a leader does not impose authority but rather guides
people by setting a moral example and awakening their inner strength.
The project also explores how Gandhian leadership stands apart from
conventional notions of dominance and control. Instead of relying on force or
fear, Gandhi relied on truth, patience, and persistence to achieve justice for the
peasants. His success in Champaran marked the beginning of India’s first civil
disobedience movement, proving that ethical leadership has the power to
transform society.
Furthermore, the study connects Gandhian leadership with modern times,
showing that qualities such as honesty, responsibility, compassion, and
fearlessness continue to be essential in present-day leaders. The report
emphasizes that leadership is not confined to politics but is equally relevant in
every field of life where individuals work for the welfare of others.
Overall, this project demonstrates that the lesson of Indigo goes beyond
history; it provides a timeless model of leadership based on values rather than
power. It reinforces the idea that true leaders lead by example, inspire others to
act with courage, and bring lasting change through truth and moral conviction.
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SURVEY QUESTIONNAIRE
1. Do you think honesty is the most important quality of a leader?
● Yes
● No
2. What inspires people more in a leader?
● Actions
● Words
3. Do you believe Gandhi’s success in Champaran was due to non-violence?
● Yes
● No
4. Which quality do you value more in a leader?
● Courage
● Patience
5. Should modern leaders adopt Gandhian values?
● Yes
● No
6. What makes people trust a leader more?
● Truthfulness
● Power
7. Do you think unity among people is the greatest strength of a leader?
● Yes
● No
8. Which leadership style is better?
● Leading by example
● Leading by authority
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9. Is it possible for leadership to succeed without honesty?
● Yes
● No
[Link] approach is more effective in solving conflicts?
● Dialogue
● Force
[Link] you agree that leaders must prioritize the welfare of the poor?
● Yes
● No
[Link] do you think defines Gandhi’s leadership in Indigo more strongly?
● Service to people
● Political strategy
[Link] you believe peaceful protests can bring long-lasting change?
● Yes
● No
[Link] do you think is more important for a leader today?
● Justice
● Development
[Link] the leadership lessons from Indigo still relevant in modern times?
● Yes
● No
PHOTO JOURNEY
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STUDENT REFLECTION
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Working on this project gave me an opportunity to explore leadership in a
deeper sense through the chapter Indigo. I realized that leadership is not just
about holding a position of power, but about standing for truth, justice, and the
welfare of others. Studying Mahatma Gandhi’s role in the Champaran
movement made me reflect on how values like honesty, non-violence, patience,
and courage can make a leader truly effective and respected.
The project also helped me develop my own perspective on modern
leadership. I understood that while today’s leaders may face different
challenges, the core qualities that Gandhi demonstrated are still relevant and
necessary. This work encouraged me to think about the qualities of leadership I
should try to cultivate in my own life, such as integrity, responsibility, and
service to others.
On a personal level, preparing this project improved my analytical,
research, and writing skills. It taught me how to connect lessons from history to
the present day and to express ideas more clearly. Overall, this project was not
only an academic exercise but also a valuable life lesson on the power of ethical
and compassionate leadership.
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BIBLIOGRAPHY
1. Fischer, Louis. The Life of Mahatma Gandhi. Harper & Row, 1950.
2. NCERT. Flamingo: Textbook in English for Class XII. National Council
of Educational Research and Training, 2006.
3. Gandhi, M. K. An Autobiography: The Story of My Experiments with
Truth. Navajivan Publishing House, 1927.
4. Nanda, B. R. Mahatma Gandhi: A Biography. Oxford University Press,
1994.
5. Kumar, Ravindra. Gandhi and Leadership: Lessons for Today. Concept
Publishing Company, 2004.
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THANK YOU
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