Dr. Ambedkar Foundation celebrates 134th Dr. Ambedkar Jayanti at Parliament House Lawns
The 134th Dr.
Ambedkar Jayanti was celebrated on April 14, 2024 by Dr. Ambedkar Foundation
(DAF) on behalf of the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Govt. of
India near the statue of Babasaheb Dr. BR Ambedkar at the Parliament House Lawn.
The celebration of Dr. Ambedkar Jayanti began with floral
tributes by the President of India, Vice President, Prime Minister of India,
Lok Sabha Speaker, other Ministers, Parliamentarians and many other dignitaries
in the morning.
The entire event was opened up to the public to pay their
obeisance at the feet of the life size statue of Babasaheb Dr. BR Ambedkar at
the Parliament House Lawn. Dr. Ambedkar Jayanti is annually celebrated by Dr.
Ambedkar Foundation (DAF) on behalf of the Ministry of Social Justice &
Empowerment, Goverment of India. This is done to commemorate the 134th Birth Anniversary of Dr. BR Ambedkar, a Visionary
Social Reformer, jurist, Economist and politician. Dr. Ambedkar played a
significant role in drafting the Indian Constitution and championed the cause
of marginalised communities, His thoughts on social justice, equality, and
democracy still continue to inspire generations.
Dr.
Ambedkar Foundation (DAF) also maintained a stall to aid in the storage of
belonging of the followers while they paid their floral tribute to Babasaheb
Dr. BR Ambedkar. Buddhist chants were performed by 25 Buddhist monks. Artists
of Song & Drama Division performed songs dedicated to Babasaheb Dr. Ambedkar
on this occasion.
During the celebration of the 134th Ambedkar
Jayanti, thousands of people came to pay floral tributes to the feet of the
statue of Babasaheb Dr. Ambedkar at the Parliament House Lawn, The event was
attended by the Secretary Saurabh Garg, Member Secretary Dr. Ambedkar
Foundation Prabhat Kumar Singh & other Senior Officers.
The grand celebration of the 134th birth anniversary
of Babasaheb Dr. BR Ambedkar was a great success due to the efforts of the Dr.
Ambedkar Foundation along with officers/ officials from Ministry.
Dr. Ambedkar Foundation was constituted to disseminate
the message and ideologies of Babasaheb Dr. B.R.Ambedkar. In 1991, a Centenary
Celebration Committee of Babasaheb Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was constituted and was
headed by the then Prime Minister of India. This committee decided to set up
Dr. Ambedkar Foundation (DAF). On March 24, 1992, Dr. Ambedkar Foundation
(DAF), an autonomous body was established under the aegis of the Ministry of
Social Justice & Empowerment to disperse programmes and activities for
furthering the visions and thoughts of Babasaheb Dr. Ambedkar on a pan-Indian
scale.
DANM is dedicated to preserving and showcasing the life,
work, and contributions of Babasaheb Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, who was a renowned
social reformer, orator, prolific writer, historian, jurist, anthropologist, and
politician. The DANM museum houses a collection of personal belongings,
photographs, letters, and documents related to Dr. Ambedkar's life, including
his education, social reform movements, and political career. There are also
audio-visual exhibits to showcase his speeches and interviews.