April 14

-In South India, April 14 is celebrated as the New Year by

both Malayalis as Vishu and Tamilians as Puthandu.
-Ambedkar Jayanti or Bhim Jayanti is an annual festival
observed on 14 April to commemorate the memory of B.
R. Ambedkar. It marks Ambedkar's birthday in 1891 and is
a public holiday throughout India.

Legacy of Dr.B. R Ambedkar

Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar popularly known as Babasaheb
used education as a tool to rise above ordinary and
become one of the great leaders of modern India.
As jurist, economist, politician and social reformer, his life
is an example to all of us.
On his 125th birth anniversary today, April 14, we take a
look at what we can learn from him.

1.Education is the key to success

Ambedkar was a bright student and did not let anything
come in the way of his determination to be educated.
He won a scholarship of Rs 25 to Mumbai University, and
a state scholarship that enabled him to travel abroad for
a post-graduate degree. He studied at the London School
of Economics and at Columbia University in the US,
emerging with a PhD in Economics.
He also served as a defence secretary in the state of
Baroda.

His hardwork and determination in gaining education is

the greatest factor that contributed to his intellectual
position in the society.

2.Give back to society

Ambedkar used his education to spearhead the cause of
equality, fraternity and liberty.
Ambedkar's legacy as a socio-political reformer, had a
deep effect on modern India. His initiatives have
influenced various spheres of life and transformed the
way India today looks at socio-economic policies. His
reputation as a scholar led to his appointment as free
India's first law minister, and chairman of the committee
for drafting the constitution. He passionately believed in
individual freedom.
In 1990, he was posthumously awarded the countrys
highest civilian honour, the Bharat Ratna.

3 . What We Can Learn From His life

As we know more about this great hero, let us ask
ourselves about our responsibility towards our country.
As students let us use every opportunity to learn and be
creative.
Let us set high standards and utilize our knowledge to
invest in our nation.
With all that we have gained let us be like Ambedkar and
fight for the development and betterment of our people.
So just like Ambedkar we will be remembered in the
future for the good things we achieve.