MoUs signed for the establishment of three new Dr. Ambedkar Chairs in Indian universities

¨     A Memorandum of Understanding has been signed for the establishment of three new Dr. Ambedkar Chairs at leading Indian universities.

¨     The MoU ceremony was organised by the Dr. Ambedkar Foundation, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India.

¨     The new Chairs will be set up at Mumbai University, Jaipur National University, and GB Pant University of Agriculture and Technology.

¨     The event, held at Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi, was presided over by Minister Dr. Virendra Kumar.

¨     The Minister appreciated the Foundation’s role in spreading Dr. Ambedkar’s vision through academic and research initiatives.

¨     He stated that education, awareness, and institutional collaboration are essential for building an inclusive and just society.

¨     The newly established Chairs will focus on policy research, academic discourse, and public engagement on social justice and equality.

¨     With these additions, the total number of operational Chairs under the scheme has reached twenty-eight.

¨     The Dr. Ambedkar Foundation reaffirmed its commitment to expanding this initiative across India to foster social transformation through knowledge.