Our  Events
Comprehensive Report from 17 November 2023 to 31 March 2024
The recently established Dr. Ambedkar Chair at Symbiosis International Deemed University in Pune focuses on "Dr. Ambedkar’s Thoughts and Contribution to Education in India." The chair's operations commenced on November 17, 2023, and a detailed report covering the period from the initiation of the chair to March 31, 2024, has been compiled. This newly established chair is led by Chair Professor Dr. Ajay Choudhary and Assistant Professor Dr. Hemangi Kadlak, and efforts are underway to enhance the chair's activities.
Events
  1. On December 6, 2023, we commemorated the Mahaparinirvan Day (Death Anniversary) of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar in collaboration with Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Museum and Memorial. Subsequently, we generated a comprehensive report detailing the observations and events of the Mahaparinirvan Day.
  2. The chair has conducted a lecture titled "Constitutional Morality and Affirmative Action: Deconstructing Perceptions and Realities" as part of the Republic Day on January 29, 2024.
  3. The chair has organised a public talk on 28 February 2024 on the topic ‘Dr. Ambedkar's View on Education and Caste’.
  4. The chair has organised a seminar cum discussion on 23 March 2024 focused on the 'Implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 with regard to Schools in Maharashtra’.
Publications

The chair is working on a research paper on a survey conducted on Education on December 31, 2023, and January 1, 2024.

Fieldwork initiatives
  1. Dr. Ajay Choudhary has engaged with practitioners and academicians in Pune through various meetings.
  2. Dr. Hemangi Kadlak has conducted meetings with practitioners and academicians in both Pune and Mumbai. She took part in the ‘Deliberations and Training program of Tribal Groups of Maharashtra: Health and Education organised by Aarohan organisation on 18th January 2024 in S M Joshi Socialist Foundation, near Patrakar Bhavan, Ganjave Chowk, Navi Peth, Pune. On January 20, 2024, she visited IIT Bombay to participate in their annual social fest. The event was focused on CSR initiatives and various social issues. Additionally, she has engaged in discussions with professionals and academicians from various regions of Maharashtra.
Secondary data-based research work
  1. The chair is currently working on a literature review of Dr Ambedkar's Writing and Speeches (Volume 22), which is underway.
  2. A literature review of scholarly works by other writers discussing Dr. Ambedkar's contributions to the field of education. Both reviews of literature have commenced since January 2024.

The research associate joined our team on 1st February 2024 and is working with us on the project ‘Review of Literature of Dr Ambedkar’s Writing and Writing on Ambedkar by Other Writers on the Issue of Education’.

His job responsibilities are as follows.
i) Gathering and comparing the data

ii) Assisting in reviewing Dr. Ambedkar's idea on education.

iii) Coordinating to conduct the programme including seminars, conferences, etc.

iv) Write and create the summary of the project
Other activities
  1. Content for the Dr. Ambedkar Chair website has been developed, and the website is currently undergoing the finalisation process.
  2. Developed a comprehensive research plan that incorporates various research proposals.
  3. Crafted a set of examination questions for the upcoming PhD scholar entrance exams.
  4. Designed a pamphlet providing information about the Dr. Ambedkar Chair.
  5. Conducted a meeting cum discussion with library students and established a WhatsApp group on December 12, 2023.
  6. Created a survey form to gather data on 31st December 2023 and January 1, 2024.
  7. Engaged in the analysis of the survey conducted on Education that took place on December 31, 2023, and January 1, 2024.
  8. A review of literature and fieldwork is currently underway concurrently with other activities.