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A national seminar of Dr. BR Ambedkar Chairs was held at Andhra University and IIM-Visakhapatnam, focusing on Dr. Ambedkar’s ideals and the Constitution’s role in achieving social justice, equality, and inclusive development. Union Ministry Secretary Amit Yadav emphasized empowerment, education, gender participation, and equality of opportunities as key components of social justice. He launched the National Online Portal of Dr. Ambedkar Chairs. Speakers highlighted the importance of implementing Ambedkar’s ideals, increasing women’s representation, and linking knowledge with policy to achieve social change and build an inclusive India.
News Article:
National Seminar Highlights Ambedkar’s Vision for Social Justice
Visakhapatnam, November 14, 2025 – A two-day national seminar of Dr. BR Ambedkar Chairs concluded today at Andhra University and IIM-Visakhapatnam, focusing on the relevance of Dr. Ambedkar’s vision for achieving social justice, equality, and inclusive development in contemporary India.
Organized by Dr. BR Ambedkar Chair, Indian Institute of Management (IIM-Visakhapatnam), the seminar brought together Dr. BR Ambedkar Chairs from across the country onto a single platform at the IIM-V campus, AU. The seminar was supported by the Dr. BR Ambedkar Foundation (DAF) under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India.
Amit Yadav, Secretary in the Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, addressing the seminar virtually, emphasized that social justice extends beyond welfare to encompass empowerment, education, gender participation, and equality of opportunities. He called for a renewed focus on fully implementing Ambedkar’s ideals as the nation commemorates the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the Constitution.
Yadav launched the National Online Portal of Dr. Ambedkar Chairs, designed as a comprehensive repository of knowledge and data related to Dr. Ambedkar’s work and legacy.
Other speakers, including Ajit Acharya, Chairman of NGO VDM-India on the Move, stressed the importance of increasing women’s representation and utilizing Dr. Ambedkar’s life and thoughts to address social, economic, and political challenges. V. Appa Rao, Member Secretary of the Ambedkar Foundation, highlighted the need to link knowledge with policy to realize meaningful social change and build an inclusive India with equal opportunities for all.
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