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.
