PM pays tributes to Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar on his Nirvan Divas

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The Union Minister for Tribal Affairs, Shri Jual Oram paying homage to Babasaheb Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, at the Ambedkar Jayanti celebrations, in Rourkela, Odisha on April 14, 2018.

 

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Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
19-April, 2018 18:05 IST
Shri thaawarchand gehlot presents Dr. B.r. Ambedkar international foundation’s annual awards to eminent persons

Shri Thaawarchand Gehlot, Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment presented the annual awards of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar International Foundation to eminent personalities who have excelled in the fields of Social and Economic empowerment, Art and Culture, Sports & Games, Health & Education, Poverty Alleviation etc. at a function here today. Shri Gehlot congratulated all award winners for their exemplary works and praised the efforts of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar International Foundation in doing humanitarian work among the economically weaker section of society.

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar International Foundation strives to accomplish its objectives by designing and implementing several innovative and bold solutions that will bring in long-term sustainable changes in the living condition of the poor and needy. It has been recognizing eminent personalities at its award function annually.

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The Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment, Shri Thaawar Chand Gehlot lighting the lamp at the Annual Award Ceremony, organised by the Dr. B.R. Ambedkar International Foundation, in New Delhi on April 19, 2018. The Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs and Statistics & Programme Implementation, Shri Vijay Goel is also seen.

The Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment, Shri Thaawar Chand Gehlot presenting the Dr. B.R. Ambedkar International Foundation’s Annual awards to eminent persons, at a function, in New Delhi on April 19, 2018.

The Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment, Shri Thaawar Chand Gehlot presenting the Dr. B.R. Ambedkar International Foundation’s Annual awards to eminent persons, at a function, in New Delhi on April 19, 2018.

The Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment, Shri Thaawar Chand Gehlot presenting the Dr. B.R. Ambedkar International Foundation’s Annual awards to eminent persons, at a function, in New Delhi on April 19, 2018.

The Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment, Shri Thaawar Chand Gehlot presenting the Dr. B.R. Ambedkar International Foundation’s Annual awards to eminent persons, at a function, in New Delhi on April 19, 2018.

The Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment, Shri Thaawar Chand Gehlot addressing at Annual Award Ceremony, organised by the Dr. B.R. Ambedkar International Foundation, in New Delhi on April 19, 2018.

The Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs and Statistics & Programme Implementation, Shri Vijay Goel addressing at Annual Award Ceremony, organised by the Dr. B.R. Ambedkar International Foundation, in New Delhi on April 19, 2018. The Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment, Shri Thaawar Chand Gehlot and other dignitaries are also seen.

The Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment, Shri Thaawar Chand Gehlot with the awardees of the Dr. B.R. Ambedkar International Foundation’s Annual awards, at a function, in New Delhi on April 19, 2018.

 

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Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
29-August, 2018 16:18 IST
Shri Thaawarchand Gehlot presents ‘Dr. Ambedkar National Merit Awards-2017’ to meritorious SC/St Students

Shri Thaawarchand Gehlot, Union Minister for Social Justice & Empowerment presented “Dr. Ambedkar National Merit Awards- 2017” to meritorious SC/ST students at function organized by Dr. Ambedkar Foundation under Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment here today. The Ministers of State for Social Justice & Empowerment Shri Krishan Pal Gurjar, Shri Vijay Sampla and Joint Secretary & Member Secretary, Dr. Ambedkar Foundation Ms. Rashmi Chowdhary were present on the occasion.

Addressing the awardee students, Shri Thaawarchand Gehlot said that it is very heartening to know that 27 students have secured 99% marks in their examinations and many more students have secured more than 90% marks in their examination. He opined that the Sports and physical activities should also be incorporated in the curriculum as Sports activities make a person disciplined. He said that today’s National Merit Awards presentation will encourage other promising students to perform better. He appreciated the efforts of Dr. Ambedkar Foundation and said that it is working with the objective to implement programmes and activities for furthering the ideology and message of Dr. Ambedkar among the masses in India as well as abroad.

Dr. Ambedkar Foundation (DAF) was set up on 24th March, 1992 and the Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment is the Chairperson of the Foundation. The award scheme was started in year 2002-03 and is being implemented by the Dr. Ambedkar Foundation for recognizing meritorious performance of the SC/ST students of Secondary School Examination (class 10th) & for SC Students at the Senior Secondary School Examination (12th) level in all Streams i.e. Science, Humanities and Commerce. The Information regarding the performance was sought/obtained by the Foundation from all 29 Central/State Boards in the Country.

For the Dr. Ambedkar National Merit Awards -2017, for the year 2017, there were 336 Awardees at the Secondary school level and 529 Awardees at the Sr. Secondary level across 29 Boards/ Councils in India. Out of this, 190 Awardees i.e. 104 at Secondary and 84 at Senior Secondary level participated in the Award function today.

Under the Scheme, the Cash Award @ Rs 60, 000/-, Rs.50, 000/- and Rs.40, 000/- is given to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd highest marks holders respectively (amongst the category), along with a Merit Citation and Books on Dr. Ambedkar and a copy of the Constitution of India to the Awardees. Girl students securing highest marks, in case the above list does not include a girl student, are also given cash award @ Rs.40, 000/-. In addition, 250 no. of special merit awards @ Rs.10,000/- each is given to SC & ST students securing next highest marks, after first, second and third position, based on the state-wise population of SC & ST.

The eligibility criteria for this Merit Awards scheme is as follows :

(i) Students should belong to Scheduled Castes (SC) or Scheduled Tribe (ST) for 10th Standard;

(ii) In respect of Senior Secondary Board (12th Standard), the student belonging to SC category only;

(iii) There shall be separate awards for SCs and STs categories.

(iv) The student should have appeared in any of the recognized State/Central Board of Secondary Education/ICSE and scored not less than 50% marks in aggregate in the Secondary School Examination (10th Class and 12th Class).



Each year, the Foundation invites the students/awardees along with one escort each to the Award Function and they are paid actual train/bus return fair by sleeper class from their place of study or from their hometown. Their accommodation, food, local travels, visits to Parliament House, Ambedkar Museum etc. are also borne by the Foundation.

The Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment, Shri Thaawar Chand Gehlot lighting the lamp at the presentation of “Dr. Ambedkar National Merit Awards-2018”, organised by Dr. Ambedkar Foundation under Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, in New Delhi on August 29, 2018. The Ministers of State for Social Justice & Empowerment, Shri Vijay Sampla and Shri Krishan Pal are also seen.

The Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment, Shri Thaawar Chand Gehlot at the presentation of “Dr. Ambedkar National Merit Awards-2018”, organised by Dr. Ambedkar Foundation under Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, in New Delhi on August 29, 2018. The Ministers of State for Social Justice & Empowerment, Shri Vijay Sampla and Shri Krishan Pal are also seen.

The Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment, Shri Thaawar Chand Gehlot presenting “Dr. Ambedkar National Merit Awards-2018”, at a function, organised by Dr. Ambedkar Foundation under Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, in New Delhi on August 29, 2018. The Ministers of State for Social Justice & Empowerment, Shri Vijay Sampla and Shri Krishan Pal are also seen.

The Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment, Shri Thaawar Chand Gehlot presenting “Dr. Ambedkar National Merit Awards-2018”, at a function, organised by Dr. Ambedkar Foundation under Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, in New Delhi on August 29, 2018. The Ministers of State for Social Justice & Empowerment, Shri Vijay Sampla and Shri Krishan Pal are also seen.

The Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment, Shri Thaawar Chand Gehlot presenting “Dr. Ambedkar National Merit Awards-2018”, at a function, organised by Dr. Ambedkar Foundation under Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, in New Delhi on August 29, 2018. The Ministers of State for Social Justice & Empowerment, Shri Vijay Sampla and Shri Krishan Pal are also seen.

The Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment, Shri Thaawar Chand Gehlot addressing at the presentation of “Dr. Ambedkar National Merit Awards-2018”, organised by Dr. Ambedkar Foundation under Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, in New Delhi on August 29, 2018.

The Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment, Shri Thaawar Chand Gehlot addressing at the presentation of “Dr. Ambedkar National Merit Awards-2018”, organised by Dr. Ambedkar Foundation under Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, in New Delhi on August 29, 2018.

The Minister of State for Social Justice & Empowerment, Shri Vijay Sampla addressing at the presentation of “Dr. Ambedkar National Merit Awards-2018”, organised by Dr. Ambedkar Foundation under Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, in New Delhi on August 29, 2018.

The Minister of State for Social Justice & Empowerment, Shri Krishan Pal addressing at the presentation of “Dr. Ambedkar National Merit Awards-2018”, organised by Dr. Ambedkar Foundation under Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, in New Delhi on August 29, 2018.

The Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment, Shri Thaawar Chand Gehlot with the recipients of “Dr. Ambedkar National Merit Awards-2018”, organised by Dr. Ambedkar Foundation under Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, in New Delhi on August 29, 2018. The Minister of State for Social Justice & Empowerment, Shri Vijay Sampla and other dignitaries are also seen.

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Prime Minister's Office
20-September, 2018 12:23 IST
ASHA representatives from across the country call on PM


A group of about 90 ASHA representatives from across the country, called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi today to express their happiness, and thank him for the recent announcement of increase in incentives, and insurance cover.

The Prime Minister recalled his recent interaction with the ASHA and Anganwadi workers across the country, via video conference. He appreciated the experiences and personal accounts that had been shared by ASHA representatives that day, and said that these will surely prove inspirational for many.

Today, ASHA activists shared some more accounts of how they had been instrumental in saving lives of poor mothers and children through timely intervention.

The Prime Minister appreciated the skill and dedication of ASHA workers, and recalled that even Bill and Melinda Gates had praised the efforts of ASHAs towards eradication of diseases such as Kala Azar.

He encouraged them to devote their energies to work in coordination with other government agencies to improve the quality of life in their villages. He also explained how Government schemes and initiatives are all aimed at empowering the poor to fight poverty.

Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare Sh. J.P. Nadda was also present on the occasion.



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The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi interacting with the ASHA representatives from across the country, in New Delhi on September 20, 2018.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi interacting with the ASHA representatives from across the country, in New Delhi on September 20, 2018.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi interacting with the ASHA representatives from across the country, in New Delhi on September 20, 2018.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi with the ASHA representatives from across the country, in New Delhi on September 20, 2018. The Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare, Shri J.P. Nadda is also seen.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi with the ASHA representatives from across the country, in New Delhi on September 20, 2018. The Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare, Shri J.P. Nadda is also seen.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi with the ASHA representatives from across the country, in New Delhi on September 20, 2018. The Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare, Shri J.P. Nadda is also seen.

 

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Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
04-December, 2018 17:55 IST
Nation to pay homage to Dr. B. R. Ambedkar on his 63rd Mahaparinirvan Diwas on 6th December, 2018

The President, will be leading the nation in paying homage to Bharat Ratna Baba Saheb Dr. B.R. Ambedkar on his 63rd Mahaparinirvan Diwas on 06th December, 2018. In the morning, the President will offer floral tribute at the statue of Baba Saheb at Sansad Bhavan Lawns in the Parliament House complex.

The Vice President, the Prime Minister and other dignitaries will also offer tribute to the Father of the Indian Constitution, Dr. Ambedkar.

Among other leaders who will pay floral homage to Baba Saheb include the Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment Dr. Thaawarchand Gehlot, Ministers of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Shri Ramdas Athawale, Shri Krishan Pal Gurjar, Shri Vijay Sampla and other dignitaries.

The function will be organized by the Ambedkar Foundation, an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment.

The floral homage at the statue of Baba Saheb at Sansad Bhavan Lawns in the Parliament House complex will be paid between 9:30 am – 11.00 am.

All the visitors shall not be allowed to bring any prohibited articles such as bags, briefcase, packets, cell phones, pens, camera, flags, lathis, placards, marshals, banners, firearms, swords, hailers and other objectionable items. The provision for keeping personal belongings can be deposited in the foundation’s stalls erected opposite to PTI building. The visitors can enter from the gate opposite to PTI building, Sansad Marg, New Delhi.

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