The Non-Cooperation Movement was led by Mahatma Gandhi starting in 1920 in response to growing British oppression in India including the Rowlatt Act, Jalianwala Bagh massacre, and Indian soldiers dying in World War I while Britain exploited Indian wealth. The movement aimed to resist British rule through non-violence and was supported by the Indian National Congress. It lasted from 1920 to 1922 but was called off when a violent clash broke out in Chauri Chaura, leading Gandhi to fast and urge Indians to stop resisting. The movement boosted Indian industries, reduced foreign imports, and promoted khadi while ruining some British-backed industries.

1. Non Co-Operation Movement.
By Gandhiji (Post World War 1)

2. The Cause.
• Many factors culminated over time leading to the
Non-cooperation movement. Some of the
significant causes were – Growing British
oppression of Indians as seen by the Rowlatt Act
and Jalianwala Bagh massacre, economic
inequality due to Indian wealth being exported to
Britain, downturn of Indian artisans due to British
factory-made goods replacing handmade goods,
and strong resentment about Indian soldiers in
the British army dying in World War I while
fighting battles that otherwise had nothing to do
with India.

3. Against Whom?
• Under Mahatma Gandhi’s leadership, the
movement aimed at resisting British rule
through non-violence (ahinsa).

4. Who Supported it?
• “Mahatma Gandhi and the entire Indian
National Congress headed the movement.”
• The National Congress Of India Supported it.

5. The Progress Of The Movement.
• The movement was lasted from
September 1920 to February 1922.

6. Why Was It Called Off?
• The revolt movement shocked the British
authorities. On 4th February 1922, in the
Chauri Chaura, a violent clash broke up
between local police and protestors. Gandhi
went on for a 3 days fast to appeal to the
Indians to stop all resistance and the
movement was called off.

7. The Impact
• 1) it gave boost to indian textile industries
• 2) Value of foreign imports reduced to half
• 3) many industries like liquor , tobacco etc
ruined
• 4) Many new traders and manufacturers grew
up as a result of non-cooperation movement
• 5) Khadi was promoted and foreign textile
were burnt ( sub point of 2nd point)

8. Thank You!
PPT made by:Siddharth Koyal