The Dr. Ambedkar Chair conducted a survey on public understanding of education on December 31, 2023, and January 1, 2024. The survey targeted individuals visiting the Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Museum and Memorial during the 1st January, 2024, Bhima Koregaon Shoury Din Remembrance event. The survey involved the participation of both the Chair professor and Assistant Professor, along with some library students—four students on the first day and two on the second day.

Over the two days, thirty-two forms were filled out, with an additional eight submitted online. The survey included questions in both English and Marathi, although the majority of responses were in Marathi. The questions covered various aspects, including socio-demographic profiles, definitions of education, opinions on the current education system in India, desired changes, educational thinkers to be taught in schools and colleges, views on the New Education Policy 2020, challenges and difficulties faced by students, dropout rates, and suicide rates among SC/ST students, particularly in higher education.

The seventeen questions related to youth employability, the role of common people in strengthening the education system, opinions on increasing women's participation in education and employment, were framed in this regard. The library students who actively participated in collecting survey responses provided valuable observations and insights. The survey received a positive response, fostering informal discussions and dialogues on education. People expressed interest in associating with the Dr. Ambedkar Chair and displayed curiosity about its work. Attached to this report are some photos to provide a visual context for the survey.