Prime minister Narendra Modi today said Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar's dream of equality for all especially social equality is yet to be fulfilled. Mr Modi said government is committed to ensure equal rights for every countrymen. <br/><br/>He said people of the country are indebted to Dr Ambedkar for giving a new direction to the country. Inaugurating Dr Ambedkar International Centre in New Delhi, Mr Modi said this centre will provide information to people especially youth about Babasaheb. Prime minister said BHIM app was launched for the poor and downtrodden and is a great step reflecting economic development of the country. <br/><br/>Saying he has faith in the youth of the country to fight casteism, Prime minister said young Indians will fulfill the dream of New India. Mr Modi said Dr Ambedkar was always hopeful for India's socio and economic development. He said toilets are being constructed in rural India and insurance being given to 18 crore poor under Pradhan Mantri Bima Yojana.<br/><br/>AIR correspondenet reports Ambedkar International Centre is a fusion of Buddhist and present day architecture. The complex includes seminar as well as conference halls. There are three auditoriums and an extensive library with a rich digital repository. <br/><br/>The Prime Minister also launched Dr. Ambedkar International Centre For Socio-Economic Transformation which is aimed at encouraging discussions and research on vital issues related to Dr. BR Ambedkar.
News On AIR | December 7, 2017 12:20 PM
Govt is committed to ensure equal rights for every countrymen: PM Modi