Releases four books on Babasaheb Dr BR Ambedkar
Babasaheb laid a solid foundation to move forward and strengthen India’s democratic heritage: PM.
Government schemes are fulfilling Babsaheb’s vision of equal opportunities and equal rights: PM
We want all universities to be multi-disciplinary and provide flexibility to students. PM.
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, addressed the Association of Indian Universities’ 95th Annual Meet and National Seminar of Vice-Chancellors today through video conferencing. He also launched four books related to Babasaheb Dr BR Ambedkar, authored by Shri Kishor Makwana. The Governor, Chief Minister and Education Minister of Gujarat, and Union Education Minister were among those present on the occasion. The event was hosted by Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University, Ahmedabad.
The Prime Minister paid tribute to Bharat Ratna, Babasaheb Dr Ambedkar, on behalf of the grateful nation. He said that his Jayanti, when the country celebrates Azadi ka Amrut Mahotsav, gives us new energy.
Shri Modi stressed that India has been the mother of democracy in the world, and democracy has been an integral part of our civilization and our way of life. Babasaheb laid a solid foundation to move forward while strengthening India’s democratic heritage, said the Prime Minister.
Talking about the philosophy of Babasaheb, the Prime Minister said that Dr Ambedkar considered knowledge, self-respect, and politeness as his three revered deities. Self-respect comes with knowledge and makes a person aware of his or her rights. Through equal rights and social harmony, the country progresses. Shri Modi added that our education system and universities have this responsibility to carry the country forward on the path shown by Babasaheb.
On the National Education Policy, the Prime Minister said every student has specific capabilities. These capabilities pose three questions to the student and the teacher. First- what can they do? Second, what is their potential if they are correctly taught? And, third, what do they want to do? The answer to the first question is the inner strength of the students. However, if institutional strength is added to that inner strength, their development will expand, and they can do what they want. Quoting Dr Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan, The Prime Minister said that the NEP aims to fulfil Dr Radhakrishnan’s vision of education that frees and empowers the students to participate in national development. Education management should be undertaken to keep the whole world as a unit but also focus on the Indian character of education.
Talking about the growing demand for skills in the emerging Aatmnirbhar Bharat, The Prime Minister said that India is being looked upon as the future centre of Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things, big data, 3D printing, Virtual Realityandrobotics, mobile technology, geo-informatics, innovative healthcare, and defence sector. To meet the requirement of skills, Indian institutes of skills are being set up in three extensive metropolitan areas of the country. In Mumbai, the first batch of the Indian Institute of Skills has already started. In 2018, the Future Skills Initiative was launched with NASSCOM, informed the Prime Minister. He said all universities should be multi-disciplinary as we want to give students flexibility. He called upon the Vice Chancellors to work toward this goal.
Shri Modi elaborated on Babasaheb’s conviction for equal rights and equal opportunity. The Prime Minister emphasized that schemes like Jandhan accounts are leading to the financial inclusion of every person, and through DBT, money is reaching directly to their accounts. The Prime Minister reiterated the country’s commitment to take Babasaheb’s message to every person. Developing the key places related to the life of Babasaheb as PanchTeerth is a step in that direction. He also said that measures like the Jal Jeevan Mission, free housing, free electricity, support during a pandemic, and initiatives for women’s empowerment are taking forward the dreams of Babasaheb.
The Prime Minister released the following four books based on Baba Saheb Bhimrao Ambedkar’s life, written by Shri Kishor Makwana:
- Dr. Ambedkar Jivan Darshan,
- Dr. Ambedkar Vyakti Darshan,
- Dr Ambedkar Rashtra Darshan, and
- Dr. Ambedkar Aayam Darshan
The Prime Minister said that these books are no less than modern classics and convey the universal vision of Babasaheb. He hoped that such books would be widely read by students in colleges and universities.
Source: Press Release
Release ID: 1711706
Date: April 14, 2021
PIB Delhi
Prime Minister’s Office
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