Mahaparinirvan diwas of Dr. Ambedkar observed in Budgam
DC Budgam pays rich tributes to Babasahab for his great contribution
Budgam,CNS,06-Dec: Under Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav, District Administration Budgam today observed Mahaparinirvan diwas of Babasaheb Dr. B R Ambedkar at New Conference Hall, Budgam.
At the outset, Deputy Commissioner Budgam, Shahbaz Mirza paid rich tributes to Babsahab for his great contribution towards the nation.
The DC said that Babsaheb was not only an economist, politician and social reformer but also considered as an ‘Architect’ and ‘The Father of the Indian Constitution’.
Further throwing light on the life and teachings of Babsaheb, the DC said that his fight against social discrimination and upliftment of low caste, women and labor class shall be always remembered as his great contribution to the entire nation.
Among others ADDC, Akramullah Tak, District Programme Officer, Romin Ahmad, District Social Welfare Officer, CDPO Budgam attended the programme. The programme was also attended by supervisors of ICDS, Anganwadi workers and official from Social Welfare and other offices.
On the occasion, big size photographs of Balasaheb were placed, besides flower decorations were carried out at prominent places in the district.
During the function, a floral tribute was also given to the Balasaheb.
On the occasion, DSWO Dr Farhana signified the contribution of Balasaheb and deliberated thoroughly on Dr Ambedkar Foundation Schemes and Programmes of the Foundation.
She spoke on the schemes including Dr. Ambedkar Medical Aid Scheme, Dr. Ambedkar National Relief Schedule Caste Victims of Atrocities, Dr. Ambedkar Scheme for Social Integration through Inter- Caste Marriage, Dr. Ambedkar Scheme of celebration of birth/ death anniversary of Great Saints in English, Dr. Ambedkar Foundation National Essay Competition Scheme, Dr. Ambedkar International Centre and Dr. Ambedkar National Merit Award for Senior Secondary Examination.(CNS)