Mangalore: Higher education is key for the progress of Dalits, women, OBCs and Ambedkar stressed on it, and also started educational institutions for the purpose, said Mumbai Tata Institute of Social Sciences former professor and School of Education Dean Prof. Govardhan Wankhede.
Speaking as the chief guest during Dr. B R Ambedkar’s 65thMahaparinirvana Day celebration organized by the Centre for Dr B R Ambedkar Studies at Mangalore University here on Monday, he opined that the bureaucracy is has failed implement effectively and timely the reservation policy in India. Caste system is responsible for poverty and economic inequality in the country. “Those benefited from the affirmative policies must follow Ambedkar’s principles in letter and spirit,” he added and expressed concern about the privatisation of education.
Mangalore University Vice Chancellor Prof. P Subrahmanya Yadapadithaya opined that the development of backward classes is crucial for the growth of the country. “Ambedkar is globally relevant as his philosophy spoke about humanity. We should study him more to understand him from the academic perspective,” he added.
Mangalore University Registrar Dr. Kishor Kumar C K, Centre for Dr B R Ambedkar Studies Director Prof. Vishwanatha were present.