Mahatma Gandhi, was a well-known Indian educationist, social reformer, and independence fighter. He placed a strong emphasis on a person’s overall or holistic development. In addition to considering human spiritual development and placed a high value on social change. Every aspect of schooling incorporates his educational philosophy. Gandhi recommended an educational program called Nayi Talim, or Basic Education, which aims to train and educate all children to achieve both the objective of a just social order and their own ethical life goals. Mahatma Gandhi’s views on education, which affect all societal classes worldwide will be highlighted in this essay. With the aid of a scientific perspective, this paper also attempts to analyze the overall benefits and drawbacks of basic education as well as its applicability in contemporary society.