Not just India, Baba Saheb inspired the entire world with his vision: Rajasthan CM

IANS April 15, 2025 170 views

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma commemorated Dr. B.R. Ambedkar's 134th birth anniversary by highlighting his global vision and transformative ideals. The state government announced multiple schemes aligned with Ambedkar's principles of social equality and empowerment. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's efforts to honor Ambedkar's legacy, including developing five significant sites related to his life, were also praised. The event underscored Ambedkar's monumental contributions to India's constitutional framework and social justice.

"Baba Saheb not only showed the path to India but inspired the entire world" - Bhajan Lal Sharma
Jaipur, April 14: Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma, while addressing the 134th birth anniversary celebration of Dr. B.R.

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Modi government launches Ambedkar-inspired social welfare schemes

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Rajasthan allocates Rs 250 crore for SC village development

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Constitutional studies institute inaugurated in Jaipur

Ambedkar at the Rajasthan International Centre, stated that Baba Saheb not only showed the path to India but inspired the entire world with his vision and ideals. He emphasised that the state government, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is committed to realising Baba Saheb's dream of uplifting the most marginalised sections of society.

The Chief Minister highlighted that the government has taken significant steps for the empowerment of four key groups -- youth, women, farmers, and labourers -- and is working towards the holistic development of every region in the state.

Sharma paid rich tributes to Dr. Ambedkar's monumental role in framing the Indian Constitution and establishing the country as the world's largest democracy.

Calling Baba Saheb the architect of a discrimination-free society, he underlined Ambedkar's contributions to education, women's empowerment, and labour reforms.

The Chief Minister also acknowledged Dr. Ambedkar's global recognition as a symbol of knowledge and social justice.

CM Sharma announced the launch of the Baba Saheb Ambedkar Sambal Yojana for villages with a Scheduled Caste population of over 50 per cent.

A budget of Rs 250 crore has been allocated for infrastructure and development works in these areas.

CM Sharma praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's initiatives to honour Dr. Ambedkar's legacy, including the development of five key sites associated with his life -- Janmabhoomi (Mhow), Deekshabhoomi (Nagpur), Mahaparinirvan Bhoomi (Delhi), Chaitya Bhoomi (Mumbai), and Shikshabhoomi (London) -- as the Panch Teerth.

He also noted the declaration of November 26 as Constitution Day and the historic move to reserve 33 per cent of seats for women in the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies, in line with Ambedkar's vision of women's empowerment.

CM Sharma outlined several social security measures inspired by Baba Saheb's ideals.

These include the addition of 7.25 lakh new beneficiaries to the Social Security Pension Scheme -- now benefiting over 91 lakh people -- and increasing the pension amount from Rs 1,000 to Rs 1,250.

He also highlighted the Palanhar Scheme, which provides financial aid of up to Rs 2,500 monthly for the care of destitute children, and the Dadudayal Ghumta Empowerment Scheme, with Rs 60 crore earmarked for Vimukta, Nomadic, and Semi-Nomadic communities.

During the event, the Chief Minister disbursed DBT amounts under the Chief Minister Ayushman Bal Sambal Yojana, which offers free treatment of up to Rs 50 lakh for children suffering from 56 rare diseases.

He also inaugurated the Ambedkar Institute of Constitutional Studies and Research under Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Law University, Jaipur, and launched operations at newly declared de-addiction centers.

The Chief Minister announced the Baba Saheb Bhimrao Ambedkar Panchtirtha Parikrama Yojana, which enables members of Scheduled Castes to visit significant locations related to Baba Saheb's life. As part of the scheme, he flagged off the first bus for these sacred sites.

Reader Comments

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Priya K.
Dr. Ambedkar's vision continues to guide us even today. So glad to see concrete steps being taken to honor his legacy. The Sambal Yojana for SC-dominated villages is especially needed 👏
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Rahul S.
While I appreciate the initiatives, I wish there was more focus on implementing Ambedkar's ideas in spirit rather than just symbolic gestures. The caste discrimination still persists in many forms.
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Anjali M.
The Panch Teerth development is such a wonderful initiative! My grandparents visited Deekshabhoomi last year and were moved to tears. More people should know about Ambedkar's global impact 🌍
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Sanjay P.
Good to see the pension amounts being increased. But Rs 1250 is still very low considering today's inflation. Hope they review this amount periodically.
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Neha T.
The women's reservation bill finally becoming reality is the best tribute to Ambedkar ji! His vision for gender equality is slowly coming true 💜
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Vikram J.
The new de-addiction centers and healthcare initiatives for children are much needed. Hope they're properly implemented across all districts and not just in cities.

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