Lok Sabha Question No. 3197 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-21
Subject: Samajik Samrasta Abhiyan
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: RATTAN LAL KATARIA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †3197 TO BE ANSWERED ON 21.03.2017

## SAMAJIK SAMRASTA ABHIYAN

## †3197. SHRI RATTAN LAL KATARIA:

## Will the Minister of SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government had taken a decision to celebrate the 125th Ambedkar Birth Ann 'Samajik Samrasta Abhiyan' in the year 2016;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government had taken certain steps to establish social harmony in the count birth anniversary celebration of Dr. Ambedkar;
- (d) if so, the details thereof;
- (e) whether the Government had declared all five important places related with Dr. Ambedkar as nationa monuments; and
- (f) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FO R SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT (SHRI VIJAY SAMPLA)

- (a) & (b): No, Madam, However the Government has decided to observe the 14 th of April every year as the 'Rashtriya Samrasta Divas' vide Notification issued on 24.06.2015.
- (c) & (d): Yes Madam, Details of the major activities taken up by the government dur th Birth  Anniversary  celebrations  of  Dr.  B.R.  Ambedkar,  which  aim to  promote  social  harmony amongst the different sections of society, are at Annexure.
- (e) & (f): No such declaration of National Monuments has been made.

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## Annexure in respect of reply to Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No.3197 part (c) & (d) to be answered on 21.03.2017 regarding 'Samajik Samrasta Abhiyan' raised by Shri Rattan Lal Kataria.

The major activities taken up by the Government during the 125th Birth Anniversary ye of Babasaheb Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, which aim to promote social harmony amongst the different sect society, are as follows:

( i ) The Government has decided to observe 14 th April every year as "Rashtriya Samrasata Diwas with the aim to bring about a feeling of Samrasta amongst all the citizens of the Country, which w an appropriate tribute to Dr. Ambedkar . Notification in the matter was issued on 24th June, 2 Ministry.

( ii ) Study tour of 100 Research Scholars to USA and UK: S tudy tour were conducted for 1 00 research scholars, from India in four groups of 25 each  October 2015 and November 2015 to the Colum USA and London School of Economics, UK, where Dr. Ambedkar had pursued higher studies.  Th scholars belonged to different secti ons of the society.

( iii ) Celebration of 'Constitution Day': The Government of India decided vide notification dat November, 2015 to celebrate the 26th day of the November of every year as the "CONSTITUTION promote constitutional values among ci tizens viz to secure to all its citizens Justice, Liberty, promote Fraternity among all.  .

( iv ) Observance of 60 th 'Mahaparinirvan Diwas' of Dr. Ambedkar: The 60 th Mahaparinirvan Diwas of Dr. B.R.Ambedkarwas observed on 6.12.2015 in the Parliament House Lawns.  President of In nation in paying floral tributes to Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. The Vice President, Prime Minister, Justice and Empowerment & Chairman (DAF) also paid floral tr ibutes to Dr. Ambedkar. Prominent leader other political parties, and a large number of general public also joined them on the occasi

( v) Youth Run for the National Unity: 'Youth Run for the National Unity' was flagged of by th Minister of Soc ial Justice and Empowerment on 12.01.2016 at Lucknow in collaboration with the Kendra Sangthan (NYKS), Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. Citizens belonging to differ the society came together to participate in the run.

( vi ) An online Quiz Competition on the Indian Constitution, the Constituent Assembly and and work of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar: Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar University, Lucknow organized an -line quiz competition on 16.01.2016 on the Indian Constitution, the Consti tuent Assembly and the life work  of  Dr.  Babasaheb  Ambedkar  all  over  India.  In  the  competition  three  State - wise  and  three  Nationa winners were declared.

( vii ) The Hon'ble Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment awarded the winners of the Dr Foundation National Essay Competition and presented Dr. Ambedkar merit awards to Secondary Secondary Class Students  on 03.02.2016 in a public function held in  New Delhi.

( viii ) Establishment  of  new  Dr.  Ambedkar  Chairs: As a  part  of the  yearlong  celebrations  and indentified  activities  of  the  125th  Birth  Anniversary  year  of  Dr.  B.R.  Ambedkar,  the  Ho Social  Justice  and  Empowerment  approved  on  17.03.2016,  11  new  Dr.  Ambedkar  Chairs  in  t Universities/Institu tions in India.

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