RASHTRASANT TUKADOJI MAHARAJ NAGPUR UNIVERSITY

About us

The Sub-Committee on education set up by Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Centenary Celebrations Committee recommended for setting up subject-wise “Dr.Ambedkar Chairs” in different Universities/Institutions in the year 1992. In pursuance of the recommendation, a decision was taken to set up the Dr. Ambedkar Chairs for undertaking, study and research programs on various aspects of the philosophy, thoughts, Ideology and Mission of Dr.Ambedkar by Dr. Ambedkar Foundation, Ministry Social Justice & Empowerment, Govt. of India, New Delhi.

Nagpur is the centre place of Ambedkarite movement. Dr. Ambedkar embraced Buddhism and gave “Deeksha” of Buddhism to 5 lakh people on 14th October, 1956 in Nagpur. Dr. Ambedkar brought about a social revolution among the untouchables through this conversion. That historical place is now known as Deekshabhoomi. Knowing the importance of Nagpur, Dr. Ambedkar Foundation established Dr. Ambedkar Chair at Rashtrasant Tukdoji Maharaj Nagpur University which is the only one of its kind in Maharashtra. The aim of the Chair is to pursue study, research, teaching, extension activities, etc. The chair is known as Dr. Ambedkar Chair in “History of Dalit Movement with Special Emphasis on Dr. Ambedkar Thought” in the Post Graduate Teaching Department and is functionally independent as a focal centre for laid down objectives.

Objective of the Chairs

1) The foundation of the Chair in “History of Dalit Movement with Special Emphasis on Dr. Ambedkar Thought” to Rashtrasant Tukdoji Maharaj, Nagpur University to pay tribute and constructive homage to the memory of Dr. Ambedkar
2) The main objective of this scheme is to provide well-equipped centre of learning to intellectuals, academicians and students to undertake studies and research with an intention to understand assess and disseminate the ideology and philosophy of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar particularly on subjects like Economics , Political Science, Religion, Philosophy, Constitutional Studies, Education, Social Work, Human Rights as well as other disciplines considered relevant for attainment of our National Goal of Social Justice.
3) In each of these disciplines the focus of research and teaching will be the study of deprived section of Indian Society.
4) In achieving this objective, the Chair shall also undertake research and higher studies concerning the socio-economic and cultural life of the marginalized groups and other weaker sections of the society.
5) The Chair would strive to develop appropriate methodologies to translate Dr. Ambedkar’s ideology and philosophy into practical propositions and policy instruments.