Dr.Ambedkar’s Thoughts on Education

Abstract

This paper aims at Dr. B. R. Ambedkar’s thoughts on Education. Ambedkar wanted to a society which is just in nature and not discriminatory in any sense. Ambedkar was convinced that education was the only condition for the reconstruction of the society on the lines of equality and justice. While studying the Indian Society he found that during the rule of Peshwa in Maharashtra and even during the earlier period of British Raj, right to education was denied to lower castes. He fought for the education of masses without discrimination of caste and sex. Participating in the budget session he said, Education is something which ought to be brought within the reach of everyone. The education department is not a department which can be treated on the basis of quid pro quo. Education should be cheapest in all possible ways so that everyone can have an access to education. Taking active part in the discussion on Bombay University Act and Primary Education Amendment Bill, he contributed his views in the reform of Education. He founded the people’s Education society, and started colleges at Bombay and Aurangabad. He repeatedly with the government that providing equal educational opportunities to all without discrimination was its responsibility however, boys and girls should get the different education. Paper attempts to understand Dr. B R Ambedkars views on education system in India.