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Dr. Ambedkar Study Centre

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The Scheme of epoch making social thinks in India as envisaged by the 10th & 11th plan of UGC to undertaken by the Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar University, Aurangabad. shall be known as Bharatratana Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Centre for Research and Development.

Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University (BAMU), formerly Marathwada University, is located in Aurangabad, Maharashtra, Republic of India. It is named after Bharat Ratna "Babasaheb" Ambedkar, an Indian jurist, political leader, academic and the chief architect of the Indian Constitution. This university was established primarily on the initiative of Babasaheb Ambedkar so as to fill the huge lacuna of higher education facilities in western Vidarbh, Marathwada and North maharashtra region.The university was established on August 23, 1958.

This university has contributed to the progress of adjoining regions and people in innumerable ways.Since its inception, the university has around 428 colleges affiliated to it, which come under four districts (Aurangabad, Jalna, Beed and Osmanabad) of Maharashtra State. The student population exceeds 4,44,336.

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Director, Babasaheb Ambedkar Research Center

Dr.S.S.Narwade,Senior Professor, Department of Economics
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Aurangabad

Phone No: 09423155867

Vision and Mission
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Director
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Vision and Mission

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, M.Phule, Savitribai Phule, Rajarshi Shahu Maharaj, Sayajirao Gaikwad, and Tukdoji Maharaj contributed to societal change and strived to establish equality among the people. Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar gave a new face to Indian society, implementing the thoughts of these reformers with his unique vision and thinking. In Maharashtra, the theory and practice of Dr. Ambedkar's thought, known as "Ambedkarism," developed and flourished. Ambedkarism serves as a voice for socio-economically and politically exploited people.

The Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Research Centre contributes to the development of Ambedkarism as a unifying force among the diverse people of India. To study and understand the theory and practice of Ambedkarism in contemporary Maharashtra and beyond, the center establishes links between academicians, leaders, activists, government officials, judicial and constitutional experts, students, and groups involved in social transformation. The center acts as a "liaison and resource center," facilitating knowledge sharing and collaboration.

Objectives
Objectives

The major objectives of the Centre are envisaged below:

  • Understanding Ambedkarism:
    • To understand Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar’s ideas/through philosophy and emancipator movements as well as to study their relevance.
  • Research on Social Emancipation:
    • To undertake research in areas relating to freeing the oppressed people through various ways, policies and programmes, mainly:
      • Reservation policy (initiated in 1902 by Rajarshi Shahu Maharaj and later by the Government of India).
      • Post-metric scholarship scheme (initiated in 1945).
      • Abolition of untouchability practices and discrimination.
      • Distribution of surplus land.
      • Enactment of legislations.
    • To study the impact of these movements and policies on Dalits and Non-Dalits.
  • Impact of the Indian Constitution:
    • To undertake research to know the impact of the Constitution of India on the lives of people, especially in the areas of social justice.
  • Resource Center Development:
    • To build Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Centre for Research and Development, a resource center (Library) of national and international level, containing:
      • All works of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar.
      • Related studies and literature for students, scholars, administrators, and policymakers.
      • Studies on Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar and those influenced by him.
  • Pedagogy and Documentation:
    • To create pedagogy for the toiling people and administrations by the center, including:
      • Collection of rare documents, films, audio-films, and video sources relating to Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar.
      • Tuning all resources with his vision of India.
Director
Name Specialization
Dr. Narwade

Dr. S. S. Narwade

Senior Professor

Email : ssnarwade22@gmail.com

Qualification : M.A.,NET, Ph.D.

Contact : 09423155867

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Macro Economics, Development Economics
Programmes and Activities
Programmes and Activities Proposed

The Centre will seek to acquaint the young generation with the philosophy of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar and his contemporary relevance. Therefore, it seeks to pursue the following programmes and activities derived from the main aims and objectives mentioned earlier:

  1. Resource Center: To set up a resource center for students, teachers, scholars, policymakers, and administrators with a high-tech library and resource persons to increase awareness of Ambedkar's ideas and principles.
  2. Seminars and Workshops: To organize seminars, workshops, and lecture series on identified themes and issues. Printed materials of these lectures and deliberations will be placed in the library.
  3. Fieldwork and Action Programs: To conduct fieldwork and action programs based on Ambedkar's course of actions and values.
  4. Orientation and Training: To conduct orientation and training programs.
  5. Courses: To conduct full-time and part-time courses (Diploma, Certificate) for students, and short-term courses of 3 to 6 months.
  6. Research: To conduct research by M.Phil./Ph.D. students and other scholars on the life and work of Dr. Ambedkar, and the impact of measures and legislations on weaker sections.
  7. Action-Oriented Research: To conduct action-oriented research.
  8. Social Mobility: To explore social mobility among Dalits and the impact of legislations on them.
  9. Critical Inquiry: To conduct a critical inquiry of the discourse between Dr. Ambedkar and Mahatma Gandhi.
  10. Publications: The Centre will publish articles, projects, research papers, seminar proceedings, etc.
  11. Dalit Women's Voice: The Centre will provide space for the voice of Dalit women in research and other activities.
  12. National/International Collaboration: The Centre will act as a national/international collaborative comparative center.
  13. Guidance: The Centre will provide leadership, legal, and social guidance to the needy (not for employment or jobs).
  14. Other Activities: To undertake other activities to further the aims and objectives of the Centre.
Symposium

Organized a one-day symposium on “Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar and Nationalism” on 30th March 2016. Inauguration by Prof. Dr. Raosaheb Kasbe, Nasik, and Prof. Dr. Nagnath Kottapalle. Participants included Prof. Umesh Bagade, Prof. Uttam Ambhore, and Prof. Prakash Sirsat.

Lecture Series

“Economic Thought of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar” on 27th December 2018. Lectures delivered by Dr. Vijaykumar Wavale, Associate Professor in Economics, Nasik, and Dr. Bharat Kadam, Deputy Collector, Aurangabad.

“Human Rights and Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar” on 4th January 2019. Lectures delivered by Dr. Shriram Nikam, Professor (Rtd) in Political Science, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Aurangabad, and Dr. Umesh Bagade, Professor in History, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Aurangabad.

Project

The Centre is conducting research work titled “Socio-Economic Status of Slum dwellers in Aurangabad City.” Fifteen students have been selected to collect interview data.

Survey Project

“Socio-Economic Status of Slum dwellers in Aurangabad city.” (Field Work)

Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Research Fellowship

Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University awarded fellowships to M.Phil. and Ph.D. students through the Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Research Center.

Name Specialization
Suresh Mahadev Madle

Suresh Mahadev Madle

(Ph.D. Fellowship)

 “Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar's Thoughts on Communalism”: A Historical Critique.
Radha Devidas More

Radha Devidas More

(M. Phil Fellowship)

 “Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar’s thought on Women and development in the Current scenario” :Special Reference to Aurangabad District.
Praphull Laxman Kirwale

Praphull Laxman Kirwale

(M. Phil Fellowship)

 “Dr. B. R. Ambedkar’s thought on Water Policy and Joint the Rivers Project” : Special Reference to Marathwada Region.