Dr. Ambedkar’s Thoughts and Contribution to Education in
India
Commenced from December 2023
Symbiosis International (Deemed University) was privileged to
sign the Memorandum of Understanding with Dr. Ambedkar
Foundation (DAF), Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment,
Government of India, on the 27th of March, 2023, for the award
of the Dr. Ambedkar Chair at the University.
The thrust areas allocated to the Chair in “Dr. Ambedkar’s
Thoughts and Contribution to Education in India”.
Photograph from the Dr. Ambedkar Foundation
Dr. Ambedkar Chair
On 27th of March, 2023, Symbiosis International (Deemed
University) was privileged to sign the Memorandum of
Understanding with Dr. Ambedkar Foundation (DAF), Ministry of
Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India, for the
creation of the Dr. Ambedkar Chair at the University.
From among the thrust areas of DAF, Symbiosis has been
allocated the Chair in “Dr. Ambedkar’s Thoughts and
Contribution in India”.
To establish a transformative centre inspired by the
visionary principles, ideology, philosophy and thoughts
of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar, dedicated to fostering social
justice, equality, and empowerment through inclusive and
quality education.
Our mission is to provide a platform for research,
knowledge sharing and capacity building rooted in the
values of Dr. Ambedkar, aimed at empowering individuals
and communities.
Chancellor, Symbiosis International (Deemed University)
Prof. Dr. S B Mujumdar is the Founder and President,
Symbiosis, and Chancellor, Symbiosis International (Deemed
University). A renowned academic and educationalist, he has
received civilian honor many times by the Government of
India. He was awarded Padma Shri in 2005 and Padma Bhushan
in 2012. He was also awarded Punyabhushan in 2009. The
complete list of accolades is far too long for these pages,
and includes Maharashtra Gaurav Award and the FIE Foundation
Award.
He was born on 31 July 1935, in Gadhinglaj, Kolhapur
district, Maharashtra. He won a Master’s degree in Botany
and a Doctorate in Microbiology. He was the Head of the
Department of Botany at the Fergusson College, Pune, for
over twenty years. He has authored a number of books and
published research papers in botany. He also served on the
Executive Council, Senate, and Academic Council of the
University of Pune for several years.
Awarded the
Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan by the President of
India
Dr. Vidya Yeravdekar
Pro-Chancellor, Symbiosis International (Deemed
University)