Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
was a great national leader of twentieth century. He was an intellectual,
scholar and statesman and contributed greatly in the nation building. He led
number of movements to emancipate the downtrodden masses and to secure human
rights to millions of depressed classes. He has left an indelible imprint
through his immense contribution in framing the Constitution of free India. He
stands as a symbol of struggle for achieving the Social Justice. Dr. Ambedkar
Foundation (DAF) was set up in pursuance of the recommendations of Babasaheb
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s Centenary Celebrations Committee constituted under the
Chairmanship of the then Prime Minister. The Foundation was registered under
the Societies Registration Act, 1860 on 24th March, 1992 under the aegis of the
Ministry of Welfare now the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment. The
objectives of DAF inter alia provide for financial aid to the institutions
propagating Babasaheb’s memory, organize special campaign for removal of
untouchability and caste based prejudices for brining an attitudinal change in
the society through communal harmony and brotherhood and to organize lectures,
seminars and symposia etc. on socio-economic issues. Nation is taking rapid
strides toward its rightful place at the top as a super power. A society based
on social justice and equity gives permanency to such great achievements. An
informed youth would not only carry the country’s advancement forward but also
take it to still higher levels.
Objectives:
The aim of the Dr.
Ambedkar Foundation National Essay Competition is to encourage writing on
social issues, among the Students of Schools / Colleges / Universities /
Institutions and arouse their interest in Dr. Ambedkar’s thoughts on
fundamental social issues like social justice, removal of untouchability, caste
based prejudices, removal of inequality and discrimination, social democracy,
national integration, communal harmony etc. The students are expected to
analyze and suggest ways and means to establish a stronger social democracy and
a just society.
Topics:
The topics of Essay
shall be selected every year from the themes based on Dr. Ambedkar’s thoughts
on social justice, removal of inequality and discrimination, ameliorating the
conditions of weaker sections of the society, removal of untouchability, caste
based prejudices, disparities, equality of opportunity, social democracy etc.
Eligibility:
Dr. Ambedkar
Foundation National Essay Competition is for Students of recognized (a) Schools
(Secondary & Senior Secondary Schools i.e. from class 9th to class 12th ),
and (b) Colleges / Universities / Institutions.
Announcement of Prizes:
A full list of
winners would be placed on the websites of the Foundation
(www.ambedkarfoundation.nic.in). Winners may be invited to Delhi for
felicitation in a befitting manner.
Last Date: 10th February, 2017
Detailed
Information: Click below link for more details
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