Pondicherry University celebrated the 134^th Birth Anniversary of Bharat Ratna Dr. B.R. Ambedkar on 14^th April 2025 at the B.R. Ambedkar Administrative Building of Pondicherry University. The Vice-Chancellor Prof. P. Prakash Babu addressed the faculty, staff and students gathered by highlighting the great contribution made by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, especially in the areas of architecting our Constitution, leading as the first Law Minister of Independent India, playing a crucial role in uplifting the oppressed and marginalized segments of society, endeavouring to eliminate social disparities and discrimination, continuing to serve as a source of inspiration for advocating social justice, women's rights, and labour reforms, and conceptualizing the idea of the formation of the Reserve Bank of India.

   

He specifically emphasized to the faculty, research scholars, and students to do scholarly research work on his mission and vision to move forward in fulfilling the dream of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. He also inaugurated Padha Yatra as per the direction of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India, in which a huge number of NSS volunteers and NCC cadets participated, and he also inaugurated a special book exhibition of the books written by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar in the University Library as part of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar's birthday celebration.

Prof. P.G. Arul, Liaison Officer of the Special Reservation Cell, welcomed the gathering. Prof. K. Tharanikkarasu, Director of Studies, Prof. Clement Sagayaradja Lourdes, Director of Culture and Cultural Relations; Registrar Prof. Rajneesh Bhutani and other statutory officers, Directors, Deans, Heads of Departments, Faculty members, Officers, Staff and Students in good numbers participated in the event. Dr. Ajay Babu, Deputy Registrar (Academic) and Special Reservation Cell coordinated the event.

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