Dr. Ambedkar Chair
Dr. Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya, Sagar
(A Central University NAAC A+)
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Dr. Ambedkar Foundation
(Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment)
Government of India, New Delhi
Annual Report: 2022-23
Prof. (Dr.) Rajesh Gautam
In-charge Chair Professor Dr. Ambedkar chair
Dr. Devendra Vishwakarma
Asst. Professor, Dr. Ambedkar chair
Dr. Ambedkar Chair
Dr. Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya, Sagar
(A Central University)
Dr. Ambedkar Foundation
(Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment)
Govt. of India, New Delhi
Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar (1891-1956), fondly known as Babasaheb, is one of the most illustrious sons of India and a great National Leader. He is considered as the champion for the Dalit cause, an erudite scholar, extraordinary statesman and a visionary who contributed greatly to the building of the modern nation. Dr. Ambedkar left an indelible impression in the history of India as a messiah who unfettered the oppressed masses and secured human rights for millions of weaker and oppressed classes that were path-breaking in its essence and strived towards the monumental endeavors of freedom. He was the chief architect of the Constitution of India, wherein Babasaheb left emancipatory provisions for the justice and empowerment of the oppressed classes. He is the symbol of the struggle for justice and empowerment of the weaker and downtrodden population in India and laid the foundation stones of the building of a just society. Babasaheb’s ground breaking ideas led to the formation of the Reserve Bank of India during British Rule. As a labour leader, he promoted the revolutionary idea of “fair condition of life of labour” as opposed to “fair condition of work, which provided the outline of the future labour laws in India. Babasaheb was also a champion of the cause of gender parity as he initiated reforms for lessening working hours to 48 hours per week, removed the ban of engaging the women in various forms of employment and coded the principal of equal pay for equal work irrespective of gender. His idea of the Hindu Code Bill was of emancipatory nature. Babasaheb also left a lasting impression as a social reformer through his role in the movements like Mahar Satyagraha, the Anti-Khoti Movement and the Dalit Buddhist Movement.
In the year 1992, a Sub- Committee on Education setup by Babasaheb Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Centenary Celebrations Committee recommended for setting a subject wise “Dr. Ambedkar Chair” in different Universities/Institutions.
In pursuance of the recommendation, a decision was taken to set up Dr. Ambedkar Chairs for undertaking study and research programmes on various aspects of the philosophy, thoughts, ideology and mission of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar by Dr. Ambedkar Foundation.
Establishment of Dr. Ambedkar Chair
Dr. Ambedkar Chair was established at the university in the year 2016 by Dr. Ambedkar Foundation, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India, New Delhi and received grants of Rupees seven lakhs only.
Again, the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) made on 22nd of April of 2022 between Dr. Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya, Sagar Madhya Pradesh (A Central University) herein after referred to as the “DHSGV” represented by Prof. Neelima Gupta, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor and Dr. Ambedkar Foundation, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India represented by Shri Vikas Trivedi, Director, Dr. Ambedkar Foundation.
The office of Dr. Ambedkar Chair was inaugurated by Hon’ble Vice Chancellor Prof. Neelima Gupta on 13th April 2023 on the occasion of ‘Purva Sandhya’ of Dr. Ambedkar Jayanti.
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Events and Activities
1. Mahaparinirvana Diwas (2021)
Mahaparinirvana Diwas was celebrated by Dr. Ambedkar Chair on 6th December, 2021. In this programme, floral tribute to Dr. Ambedkar was given by Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, Prof. Neelima Gupta, Chief guest Dr. K.M.Bhandarkar, National President, CTEF and key note speaker Prof. Badri Narayan, Director, G.B.Pant Social Science Institute (GBPSSI), Prayagraj.
On this occasion, a memorial lecture on ‘The Image Travels: Dr. Ambedkar in Hindi Region’ was delivered by Prof. Badri Narayan. In his lecture, he highlighted the community perception and imagination of Dr. Ambedkar by different social groups in different periods of post-independent India and their socio-political relevance for the nation-building project. Dr. K.M. Bhandarkar highlighted the importance of Dr. Ambedkar’s life-history as a road for the development of life-skills among the contemporary youth.
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In her Presidential remarks, Prof. Neelima Gupta discussed the historicity of the philosophy and vision of Dr. Ambedkar and the role of Dr. Ambedkar Chair in transforming the essence of Dr. Ambedkar’s vision into practice.
2. Ambedkar Jayanti (2022)
Dr. Ambedkar Jayanti was celebrated by organizing a two-day programme on 13th and 14th April, 2022. On the first day, essay and poster competitions on ‘Dr. Ambedkar’s life and vision’ were held separately at the university level in which a large number of students have shown their interest and participation.
On the second day, special lectures on different themes related to the philosophy and ideology of Dr. Ambedkar were organized. The chief guest for the occasion Prof. Chandrashekhar, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, Raja Mahendra Pratap Singh State University, Aligarh; Prof. Pranjal Sharma, Dibrugarh University, Assam; Shri Umesh Gajankush, Additional Advocate General, M.P and Dr. Ajinkya S.Dagaonkar, Advocate, National Executive Member, Bar Association of India, New Delhi have delivered their lectures.
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Prof. Neelima Gupta, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor emphasized the vision and effort of Dr. Ambedkar in her thought provoking presidential address. The medals and certificates were distributed to the best three participants by the Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, whereas certificates for participation were distributed by other guests.
3. Say No to Drugs (Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan) (2022)
‘Say No to Drugs’ under ‘Nasha Mukt Abhiyan’ (Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Govt. of India, New Delhi) was organized by Dr. Ambedkar Chair on 4th August, 2022. On this occasion, an awareness rally was organized in the university campus which ended with an oath ceremony for ‘No to Drugs’.
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4. Mahaparinirvana Diwas (2022)
Mahaparinirvana Diwas was celebrated by Dr. Ambedkar Chair on 6th December, 2022. In this programme, floral tribute to Dr. Ambedkar was done by Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, Prof. Neelima Gupta, Chief Guest and keynote speaker Dr. Raj Kumar Falwaria, University of Delhi and Prof. Ashok Ahirwar, DHSGV, Sagar.
Dr. Raj Kumar Falwaria delivered special lecture on the ‘Idea of Indian Nation and Dr. Ambedkar’.
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In her Presidential address, Prof. Neelima Gupta elaborated the idea of Indian nation and nation building process as well as Dr. Ambedkar’s ideology and practice as the need of the hour.
5. Ambedkar Jayanti (2023)
Dr. Ambedkar Jayanti was celebrated by organizing a two-day programme on 12th and 13th April, 2023 by Dr. Ambedkar Chair. On the first day, essay and poster competitions on ‘Dr. Ambedkar’s life and vision and practice’ were held separately held at the university level in which a large number of students have shown their interest and participation.
On the second day, a Special Memorial Lecture on philosophy and ideology and practice of Dr. Ambedkar was organized. The Chief Guest and keynote speaker Prof. Shweta Prasad, Banaras Hindu Vishwavidyalaya (BHU)delivered thought provoking lecture on Dr. Ambedkar.
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Prof. Neelima Gupta, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor remarked the significance of Dr. Ambedkar in contemporary society through her insightful presidential address. The Hon’ble Vice Chancellor also distributed the best three prizes.
