Dr. Ambedkar Chair in Social Justice was set up at the Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA) in 2004 by the Dr. Ambedkar Foundation, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India.
In the year 1992, a Sub-Committee on Education was set up by Babasaheb Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Centenary Celebrations Committee, recommended a scheme for setting up subject-wise "Dr. Ambedkar Chairs" in different universities/institutions.
Since its inception, Dr. Ambedkar Chair in Social Justice at IIPA has focused on ‘Social Justice’ as a theme covering pertinent social issues like exclusion, inclusion, marginalisation, disadvantaged sections and the like. As per the mandate of the Chair, several quality publications, value-adding workshops, memorial lectures, national seminars, dialogue/ discussions, awareness and extension programmes, and inter-chair collaborations are organized regularly.
The Chair serves as Centres of learning and research not only on the subjects concerning Dr. Ambedkar’s Works and Philosophy but also on the issues concerning the socio-economic and cultural life as well as biological aspects of Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Minorities, Backward Classes and other socially and economically Weaker and Oppressed Sections of the Society.
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was a great national leader of the twentieth century. He was an intellectual, a scholar, a statesman and contributed greatly in the nation building. He led many movements to emancipate the downtrodden masses and secure human rights for millions of depressed classes. He has left an indelible imprint through his immense contribution in framing the Constitution of India. He stands as a symbol of the struggle to achieve Social Justice. Therefore, the chair has a special significance in the Indian Institute of Public Administration, which has a key role in providing inputs for policy formulation and governance besides sensitizing the administration.
Dr. Ambedkar Memorial Lecture is an important activity of the Chair, usually an annual feature. The Lectures are delivered by distinguished personalities of repute.
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Date |
Title of the Memorial Lecture and Speaker |
Name of the Chair Professor |
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April 16, 2024 |
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar's Vision and Legacy for Shaping Viksit Bharat @ 2047 |
Prof. Nupur Tiwary |
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April 13, 2023 |
‘Dr. Ambedkar’s Constitution and Changing Social Dynamics’ by Hon’ble Justice M. M. Kumar, Former Chief Justice of J&K High Court and Member, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) |
Prof. Nupur Tiwary |
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October 07, 2022 |
‘Dr. Ambedkar’s Vision on Women-led Development’ by Shri R. Subrahmanyam Former Secretary, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment |
Dr. Neetu Jain |
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December 06, 2021 |
‘Dr. Ambedkar’s Vision of Inclusive Society and Social Justice’ by Prof. Puran Chand Tandon, Professor, Faculty of Arts, University of Delhi |
Dr. Neetu Jain |
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27-07-2021 |
‘Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: Relevance of Dr. Ambedkar Today’ by Prof. Badri Narayan Tiwari, Director and Professor G.B. Pant Social Science Institute, Allahabad |
Dr. Neetu Jain |
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12-12-2019 |
‘Contextualising Ideas of Liberty, Equality and Fraternity in New India’ by Dr. Vinay Sahasrabuddhe, President, ICCR, New Delhi and Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha |
Prof. C. Sheela Reddy |
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28-03-2019 |
‘Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s Philosophy of Constitutionalism as Instrument of JUSTICE, social, economic and political’ by Shri B. P. Singh, Former Governor of Sikkim and Union Home Secretary |
Prof. C. Sheela Reddy |
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30-01-2018 |
‘Social Justice and Private Sector’ by Prof. Sukhadeo Thorat, Former Chairman, UGC and ICSSR |
Prof. C. Sheela Reddy |
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30-01-2017 |
‘Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar: Intellectual Colossus and Great National Leader’ by Shri Narendra Jadhav, M.P. Rajya Sabha |
Prof. C. Sheela Reddy |
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29-10-2015 |
‘Dr. Ambedkar’s Vision and Mission’ by Prof. Ashok Modak, National Research Professor, Ex MLC, Maharashtra |
Prof. C. Sheela Reddy |
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30-12-2014 |
‘Dr. Ambedkar: Bahu Aayami Vyaktitva Evam Vichar’ by Shri Krishan Gopal, Joint General Secretary, RSS |
Prof. Shri Prakash Singh |
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10-03-2014 |
‘Inclusive Governance and Social Justice’ delivered by Sh. K. R. Venugopal (IAS, Retd.) |
Prof. Dolly Arora |
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21-03-2013 |
‘Social Justice: Strategies and Challenges’ delivered by Shri R. P. Singh, IAS, (Retd.), Former DG, Post and Telecom |
Prof. Sushma Yadav |
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31-03-2010 |
‘Dr. Ambedkar’s Economic Interventions and the Special Component Plan’ by Shri N. Paul Divakar, General Secretary, National Campaign for Dalit Human Rights |
Prof. Sushma Yadav |
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20-03-2009 |
‘Dr. Ambedkar, Education & Social Change’ by Prof. K.L. Kamal, Former Vice Chancellor, University of Rajasthan |
Prof. Sushma Yadav |
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21-04-2006 |
‘Baba Saheb Dr. B.R. Ambedkar and Social Justice: From Analysis to Action’ by Sh. P.S. Krishnan, Former Secretary Department of Social Welfare, GoI |
Prof. Sushma Yadav |
The Chair has curated and executed awareness and capacity-building programmes for scholars/ teachers focused on the objectives, including thrust areas of the Chair.
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Sl. No. |
Title of Training Program |
Date |
Number of Participants |
Collaborating/ Sponsoring Agency |
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1. |
National SC & ST Women Entrepreneurs Summit
(Workshop) |
06th May 2023 |
One Hundred Tribal Entrepreneurs (100) |
In Collaboration with Dr. Ambedkar Chair in Social Justice, IIPA & ICCSSTWE, New Delhi |
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2. |
National Workshop on The SCs & STs (Prevention of Atrocities Act) 1989
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10th August 2023 |
Hundred (100) |
In Collaboration with Dr. Ambedkar Chair in Social Justice, IIPA |
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3. |
Workshop on Research Methodology |
31 January 2024 |
Five Hundred (500) |
NTRI & Dr. Ambedkar Chair in Social Justice IIPA |
Conference and Seminars
As part of its activities under “Conferences and Seminars”, Dr. Ambedkar Chair in Social Justice has organised Conference and Seminars of International and National Level Conference focused on various significant themes such as Inclusive Development of Marginalized Communities Decentralization, Curriculum Development & pedagogy for Legal Education in contemporary India, Engendering Quota, Women’s Reservation Act, 2023 Unveiling Ambedkar's Legacy in Advancing Dalit Women's Rights and Equality, etc. The activities under the Chair focused to understand, assess, disseminate and implementation of ideas and thoughts of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar and related themes.
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Sl. No. |
Title of Event |
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1. |
International Seminar on ‘Changing Trends in Political Parties and Party System in India’ during March 14-15, 2023 |
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2. |
Dr. Ambedkar Memorial Lecture on April 13, 2023 |
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3. |
One Day National Conference on Curriculum Development & pedagogy for Legal Education in contemporary India (perspective in National Education Policy 2020) on April 20, 2023 |
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4. |
Two-Day Conference on ‘Inclusive Development of Marginalized Communities: Through the Eyes of Social Thinkers, Writers, and Leaders’ during June 8-9, 2023 |
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5. |
One-Day Workshop on “Engendering Quota, Women’s Reservation Act, 2023” on November 12th, 2023 |
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6. |
Samvidhan Divas Celebration on 26th November, 2023 |
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7. |
Two-Day International Conference On ‘Unveiling Ambedkar's Legacy in Advancing Dalit Women's Rights and Equality: Empowering Voices’ On 19-20 January 2024 |
The Dr. Ambedkar Chair in Social Justice is conducting field research work relating to the contemporary problems and issues concerning SC/ST/Minority/Weaker Sections/Women etc. in addition to the desk research work.
Upcoming Publications:
Reports