Birthday Special
Birthday Special
Dr. Pravesh Kumar
Baba Saheb Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar, who ignited the flame of political and social transformation in India, is associated with numerous aspects of society. However, in India, he is mainly recognized as the Dalit Messiah or at most, the architect of the Constitution. Have we ever tried to understand that Baba Saheb Ambedkar was also an economist? Economics and economic issues held a significant place in his life. From his student days, he was deeply influenced by the subject of economics. He pursued his studies in economics from undergraduate to PhD levels, at some of the world’ s most prestigious universities. Yet, this aspect of his personality is often overlooked. It is, therefore, essential to understand that Dr. Ambedkar was also a great economist, and his research on various aspects of economics is noteworthy.
Dr. Ambedkar was not recognized as an economist, and there were reasons for that. When Baba Saheb returned to India in 1923, he observed the dire social conditions and the plight of his own community. Subsequently, his focus shifted to changing the social conditions of the Dalits, women, laborers, and farmers. His life became dedicated to transforming the social and political structure. This shift is why he was unable
Baba Saheb Dr. Ambedkar:
A Remarkable
Economist
10 Dalit Andolan Patrika | April 2025