**Executive Summary**
On April 14, 2026, Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla addressed two commemorative events for Ambedkar Jayanti, including a program by the National Commission for Scheduled Castes and the unveiling of a children’s book series on the Constitution. The addresses emphasized Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s foundational role in nation-building, his vision for social justice, and his multifaceted contributions to India’s economic and constitutional framework. Key action items include the promotion of constitutional literacy among children and the integration of technology and education to achieve "Viksit Bharat 2047."
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Foundations of Nation-Building**
* Dr. Ambedkar provided a new vision for India based on the core principles of equality, justice, and social transformation.
* His life demonstrates that strong resolve and clear goals can overcome hardships to achieve success.
* The Speaker identified Ambedkar’s ideas as the guide for the "Viksit Bharat 2047" roadmap.
* **Women’s Empowerment and Social Justice**
* India's progress is contingent upon providing equal rights and opportunities to women.
* Increased female participation across all levels of governance, from Panchayats to Parliament, is a realization of Ambedkar’s vision.
* Ensuring dignity and opportunity for marginalized and underprivileged sections remains a central national priority.
* **Multifaceted Contributions and Economic Vision**
* Beyond drafting the Constitution, Ambedkar was a prominent economist who shaped India’s financial structure and industrial development.
* He championed labor rights and offered lasting insights into energy, irrigation, and governance that remain relevant today.
* **Constitutional Values and Education**
* The Indian Constitution is the result of deep deliberation, ensuring every article reflects the nation's future needs and empowers its people through voting rights.
* A new "Baal Samvidhan Pustak Shrinkhala" (Children's Constitution Book Series) was launched to introduce constitutional values at the early education level.
* Citizens are encouraged to embrace innovation and technology to contribute to national development as a tribute to Ambedkar.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder: Women**
**Impact**
Recognized as essential contributors to national progress with their political participation highlighted as a key metric of social success.
**Action Required**
Continue seeking equal rights and active participation in democratic processes at all levels of government.
**Stakeholder: Marginalized and Underprivileged Sections**
**Impact**
Affirmed as the primary beneficiaries of the state's commitment to justice, dignity, and equal opportunity.
**Action Required**
Utilize education and innovation as primary tools for empowerment and social mobility.
**Stakeholder: Children and Educational Institutions**
**Impact**
Identified as the target for new initiatives to foster constitutional awareness and a sense of duty from an early age.
**Action Required**
Incorporate the study of the Constitution's values and provisions into early childhood education via the 'Baal Samvidhan Pustak Shrinkhala'.
**Stakeholder: General Citizens**
**Impact**
Reminded of their responsibility to uphold democratic values and the importance of being familiar with the Constitution.
**Action Required**
Adopt Babasaheb’s ideals of courage and determination while embracing technology to contribute to India’s development.
Key Entities Referenced
Constitution of India: The foundational legal document drafted by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, emphasized for its principles of equality, justice, and fraternity.
National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC): The constitutional body that organized the program 'From Social Justice to National Development' on the occasion of Ambedkar Jayanti.
Viksit Bharat 2047: A national vision and initiative for development mentioned as the central theme of the event based on Dr. Ambedkar's principles.
Baal Samvidhan Pustak Shrinkhala: A children's book series launched to educate the future generation about the values, provisions, and ideals of the Constitution.
Lok Sabha Secretariat
BABASAHEB GAVE THE NATION NEW
DIRECTION, NEW VISION, AND LAID STRONG
FOUNDATION FOR NATION-BUILDING: LOK
SABHA SPEAKER
BABASAHEB’S IDEAS CONTINUE TO GUIDE HUMANITY
EVEN TODAY: LOK SABHA SPEAKER
WOMEN’S PARTICIPATION FROM PANCHAYAT TO
PARLIAMENT REFLECTS BABASAHEB’S VISION: LOK
SABHA SPEAKER
Posted On: 14 APR 2026 9:23PM by PIB Delhi
Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla today said that Babasaheb gave the nation a new direction and a new
vision, laying a strong foundation for nation-building. He observed that the principles of equality, justice,
and social transformation that Dr. Ambedkar established are remembered with gratitude by the entire
nation today. Shri Birla made these remarks while addressing a programme titled: “From Social Justice to
National Development: Viksit Bharat 2047 Based on the Principles of Dr. Ambedkar” organized by the
National Commission for Scheduled Castes on the occasion of Ambedkar Jayanti today.
Shri Birla said that Babasaheb’s ideas continue to guide humanity and serve as a source of inspiration for
future generations. He observed that if the nation and society wish to instill courage, self-confidence,
determination, and a spirit of service in the coming generations, they must adopt Babasaheb’s ideals. He
opined that through his life, Babasaheb proved that regardless of the challenges or hardships faced, a
strong resolve and a clear goal lead to success. He further noted that despite being born into a modest
family, Babasaheb made education his greatest strength. He attained the highest levels of education
globally, yet chose the path of serving the nation over personal comfort.
Underlining Babasaheb’s progressive vision for women’s empowerment, Shri Birla emphasized that for
India to progress, women must have equal rights and opportunities. He added that today, women’s
participation from Panchayat to Parliament reflects Babasaheb’s vision, whose dream was that every
section of society—especially the marginalized and underprivileged—must receive justice and equal
rights.
Shri Birla said that ensuring dignity and opportunity for the most marginalized sections of society was at
the core of Babasaheb’s worldview. He added that it is everyone’s responsibility to carry Babasaheb’s
ideas to every corner of society and empower future generations through education. Noting that in today’s
rapidly changing world, one must embrace innovation, technology, and education to contribute to the
nation’s development, Shri Birla said that doing so would be the true tribute to Babasaheb.Shri Birla underlined that Babasaheb not only drafted the Constitution of India but also contributed
significantly across various fields. He added that Babasaheb was a great economist who offered valuable
insights into India’s financial structure, industrial development, and economic strength after
independence. He also fought for the rights of workers and consistently worked to ensure justice for them.
Shri Birla observed that Babasaheb’s ideas in areas such as energy, irrigation, and governance remain
relevant even today.
Recalling that the Constitution of India, the largest democratic constitution in the world, is a result of
Babasaheb’s vision and deep thinking, Shri Birla said that every Article of the Constitution was discussed
thoroughly in the Constituent Assembly, and Babasaheb ensured that each decision reflected the future
needs of the nation. Shri Birla noted with pride that Babasaheb guaranteed equal rights, voting rights, and
justice for all citizens, and placed power in the hands of the people.
Noting that across the world, democratic values and principles of equality are being embraced, Shri Birla
said that Babasaheb’s ideas have played a significant role in shaping them. He added that Babasaheb’s
ideals of equality, justice, and fraternity showed the path to strengthening democracy.
Earlier, Lok Sabha Speaker attended the unveiling of the 'Baal Samvidhan Pustak Shrinkhala' (Children's
Constitution Book Series) held at the Constitution Club, Delhi, and shared his thoughts. Shri Birla stated
that Babasaheb had drafted India's great Constitution keeping the public at the centre. In such a scenario, it
is essential that every citizen of the country is familiar with the values, provisions, and ideals of the
Constitution. Shri Birla further remarked that every child should know, understand, and study the
Constitution from their early education. Through this, the nation's future generation will be imbued with
constitutional values, aware of their rights, and committed to their duties.
भारत रत्न बाबासाहब डॉ. भीमराव अेडकर जी क जयंती पर राीय अनुसूचत जात आयोग (NCSC)
ारा आयोजत कायक्रम को संबोधत कया।
बाबासाहब का संपूण जीवन सामाजक ाय, समानता और मानव गरमा के आदश को ापत करने के
लए समपत रहा। भारत के संवधान के माध्यम स े उन…े pic.twitter.com/ne29BjNJCk
— Om Birla (@ombirlakota) April 14, 2026
कॉूशन क्लब, दी म आयोजत 'बाल संवधान पुस्तक ंखला' के अनावरण कायक्रम म
सलत होकर अपने वचार साझा कए।
बाबासाहब डॉ. भीमराव अेडकर जी ने जनता को क द्र म रखकर भारत के महान संवधान क रचना क
थी। ऐस े म यह आवश्यक ह क दश का हर एक नागरक संवधान के … pic.twitter.com/qpRrojbC
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— Om Birla (@ombirlakota) April 14, 2026
https://x.com/ombirlakota/status/2044025216289124577?s=46
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