Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Study Centre
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar was not only the father of the Indian Constitution; he was a great freedom fighter, political leader, philosopher, thinker, economist, editor, social reformer, revivalist of Buddhism and was the first Indian to break down the barriers in the way of advancement of women in India. Dr. B. R. Ambedkar is the chief source of inspiration to the people of India especially the vast toiling and suffering masses. His ideas, principles and actions continue to have relevance as the contradictions in social and economical life persist even today.
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar whose mission for his whole life had been to bring equality in the society and to end all discrimination based on caste, race, religion or sex, could not remain silent on the issue of equal status for women. He had very progressive thoughts for bringing equality among all humans including women. Dr. B. R. Ambedkar fight againest the knowledge exploitation and injustice which are social forms of violence of such oppressions. Dr. B. R. Ambedkar endeavored to set essential everlasting human values such as equality, liberty, fraternity and social justice in Indian society. Fundamental ideas and values of his life, have become the fountain of inspiration - self-respect, self-confidence, rationality and practical humanism. Dr. B. R. Ambedkar wanted to create a new India, a strong united India, free from the burden of history of hatred and exploitation.
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar's mission in life was to challenge the ideological foundations of graded system of caste hierarchy that denied equality, freedom and human dignity to women in Hindu society. He believed that society should be based on reason, and not on atrocious tradition of caste system. Therefore, in order to reconstruct society Education should be based on modern democratic ideas of liberty, equality and fraternity.
There is a great need inculcate in teachers, students, as well as the concerned citizens of India his vision of nation. Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Study Center works for involving teachers and students in research studies, field-work based on extension service, activities and orient or refresh them to contribute towards making India a healthy nation. The Centre basically focuses on Dr. B. R. Ambedkar's life, legacy, literature and it's relevance, philosophy and its future vision. The centre also emphasizes Dr. B. R. Ambedkar's views on social justice and his contribution for the upliftment of depressed classes and also highlights his thoughts on social, economic and political reforms. It focuses on the relevance of Indian Constitution and Ambedkar's thoughts on human rights and constitutional reforms.
the study centre works on the following objectives
To study the vision and mission of Dr.B.R.Ambedkar in construction of Indian society with major focus on the weaker sections and to examine their impact on people and society.
Undertake comparative studies of Ambedkar's vision and mission with great visionaries of both India and world such as Jyotibha Phuley, Basveshwara, Gandhi, Booker.T.Washington, Jawaharlal Nehru, Karl Marx, Ram Manohar Lohia, Subhashchandra Bose, Jaya Prakash Narayan etc, in reconstruction of Indian society.
Critically analyze discrimination and oppressed class social movements of Dalits, tribes, feminisits, backward classes, Minorities (linguistic, religious, racial etc, ) including those led by Dr.Ambedkar in reconstruction of society in general and Indian society in particular.
Undertake M.Phil and Ph.D Programmes of studies and research in the thoughts and related aspects of Dr.B.R. Ambedkar and conduct full time Post Graduate and/or part time diploma or Certificate courses for teachers, students of the university, functionaries of non-Government organizations, corporate executives, Government officers etc focusing on particular aspect of thoughts and works of Dr.B.R.Ambedkar.
Set up a special multi user high tech Multimedia Digital Library within the Centre's premises for teachers, students and scholars to get acquainted with the thoughts and mission of Dr.B.R.Ambedkar.
Set up and maintain Museum on life and mission of Dr.B.R.Ambedkar and on related aspects and similar personalities within the multimedia library of the Centre.
Organise Dr. Ambedkar Memorial Lecture every year inviting national and international scholars/leaders who have made significant contribution connection with the objectives of the centre by organizing conferences, seminars, lectures, workshops and similar activities on selected topics at International, national and regional levels.
Bring out publications and Undertake action projects, extension activities and disseminate the concepts related to the philosophy of social justice, development, transformation, equity, empowerment of marginalized sections of the society, and other topics of development as advocated by Dr.B.R.Ambedkar.
Collaborate with other universities and research Centres in both India and abroad with regard to educational programmes, research, training and extension activities etc.
Details of the programmes conducted by Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Study centre are as follows
| Date | Major Activities |
| 2000-2001 | |
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31-12-2000 01-01-2001 |
Two day Workshop on Secularism in Jnana Sahyadri |
| 12-01-2001 | Conducted a workshop for SC/ST Women chairpersons/ vice-chairpersons training in Jnana Sahyadri. |
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15-01-2001 20-01-2001 |
A special lecture series on Ambedkar and Gandhi's Thoughts in Jnana Sahyadri |
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04-02-2001 |
A Special lecture on Segregation of Dalits for the purpose of Reservations held in Jnana Sahyadri. |
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09-02-2001 10-02-2001 |
Two day workshop on Civil Rights held in Jnana Sahyadri. |
| 2001-2002 | |
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05-07-2001
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A workshop on Human Rights |
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05-09-2001 06-09-2001 |
Two day workshop on Development of backward Dalits training at the level of Gram Panchayat in Shimoga. |
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05-09-2001 06-09-2001 |
Two day workshop on Neenasam Programme in Heggodu Hosanagara Taluk. |
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04-09-2001
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A Workshop on Human's Rights on Depressed Classes: The Present scenario. |
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02-10-2001 03-10-2001 |
Two day workshop on Development of backward Dalits training at the level.of Gram Panchayat in Chitradurga |
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02-12-2001 03-12-2001 |
Panchayat Level in Training on Development of Dalits |
| 20-02-2002 | Two day workshop on Feminism and Women's Movements with special reference to India. |
| 2002-2003 | |
| 18-07-2002 | A Special Lecture on "Religion, Religious Fundamentalism and Dalits" |
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16-08-2002 19-08-2002 |
Two day special Lecture on Feminism in India and Challenges for Indian Feminism held in Jnanasahyadri |
| 10-11-2002 | Two days workshop on "Challenges for Socialism" |
| 02-02-2003 | Lecture Program on Ambedkar's Memory in Jnana Sahyadri. |
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03-02-2003 04-02-2003 |
Two day workshop on "Adopting Cultural Studies in Post Graduate Courses" in Jnana Sahyadri. |
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03-03-2003 04-03-2003 |
Workshop on Cultural Studies held in Jnana Sahyadri |
| 2003-2004 | |
| 17-08-2003 | A special Lecture on Feminism and its Challenges with reference to India held in Jnana sahyadri |
| 04-08-2004 | A special Lecture series on Democracy and Culture in Jnana Sahyadri. |
| October - December 2003 | A Competitive Training class for SC/ST Candidates in Jnana Sahyadri |
| 2005-2006 | |
| 08-11-2005 | A Seminar on `Dalits and Problems in Education held in Applied Botany, Bio-Science Complex, Jnana Sahyadri. |
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08-03-2006 09-03-2006 |
A Workshop on Panchayat Raj Challenges and Problems in Jnana Sahyadri. |
| 2006-07 | |
| 21-04-2006 | A Seminar on Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanthi in Jnana Sahyadri. |
| June 2006 | "Project on the Status of Dalits in village Life: A Study in Karnataka" |
| 05-10-2006 | A Seminar on Folk Cultural Leaders held in Chitradurga |
| 05-11-2006 | A Special Lecture series of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar and other thinkers held in Shimoga district at Karnataka Sangha |
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08-11-2006 09-11-2006 |
A Special Lecture on Dalits and Question of Changing Education held in Jnana Sahyadri |
| 12-12-2006 | A Seminar on Dr.B.R.Ambedkar and Social Justice held at Gurubhavana in Shikaripura |
| 03-12-2006 | A camp was held on Employment and Legal awareness in Shikaripura. |
| 01-01-2007 | Special Annual camp held in Thirthahalli |
| 07-01-2007 | One day Literary Workshop on "Representation of Dalits in Kuvempu's Literature was held in Jnana Sahyadri |
| 12-01-2007 | A Seminar on Political Thoughts of Dr.B.R.Ambedkar held in Government First Grade College, Nyamathi |
| 27-01-2007 | A Seminar on Dalits and Social Problems held in Sagara |
| 31-01-2007 | A Special Lecture Series with the coordination of Sahitya Sangha , Tunga Mahavidyalaya, Thirthahalli on Dr. B.R. Ambedkar and Lohia, Dr.Ambedkar and Kuvempu |
| 31-01-2007 | A Special Lecture on Dr. B.R. Ambedkar and other Thinkers held in Sahyadri Arts and Science College, Shimoga and on Dr. Ambedkar's Thoughts in Holehonnur First Grade College |
| 11-02-2007 | A Seminar on Dalit Sangarsh Samithi in the past 30 years held in Shimoga |
| 21-02-2007 | A Seminar on Dr. B.R.Ambedkar's Thoughts in development of India. |
| 21-02-2007 23-02-2007 |
A Three days Workshop on Research Methodology held in Jnana Sahyadri |
| 23-02-2007 14-03-2007 |
A camp on Personality Development, Mental Powers, Skill Development and Youth Leadership held in Jnana Sahyadri. |
| 23-03-2007 | Seminar on Dr. B.R.Ambedkar's Thoughts held in Chitradurga. |
| 24-03-2007 | A one day Seminar on Dr.B.R.Ambedkar and his vision for the Development of India at Kagenalli. |
| 27-03-2007 | Kannada Dalitha Bandaya Sahitya A Literatur held in Shimoga |
| 2007-13 | |
| Dr.Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanthi - A National Seminar held in Jnana Sahyadri. | |
| 29-04-2008 30-04-2008 |
A National Seminar on "Rethinking Caste and Social Exclusion" held in Jnana Sahyadri |
| 17-02-2010 | Dr. B.R.Ambedkar Memorial Lecture on Dr. B.R. Ambedkar's perspective of economic development of India with special reference to Dalits . |
| 06-12-2012 | Dr. Ambedkar Parinirvan day was conducted in Jnana Sahyadri |
| 20-04-2013 | A Seminar was conducted on Dr. B.R.Ambedkar Jayanthi in colloboraation with SC/ST Development Cell, SC/ST Teaching and Non-Teaching Association and Dr. B.R.Ambedkar Chair in the Jnana Sahyadri campus. |
| 2015-16 | ||||
| Date | Programme | Chief Guest | ||
| 14.04.2015 | Special lecture on Ambedkar on the occasion of "the 125th Birth anniversary of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar" | Sri. Nanjudaswamy, I.P.S officer and Sri. K. B. Siddaiah | ||
| 14.10.2015 | "59th Dhamma Chakra Pravartana Dinacharane" | Sri. Gopal, Sociologist, Banglore | ||
| 20.11.2015 | "Valmiki Jayanthi" | Krishnamurthi Hanur, Social Thinker | ||
| 26.11.2015 | "Constitution day" | Sri. Nanjundaswamy I.P.S | ||
| 06.12.2015 | "Parinirvana Dina" | Honourable Vice chancellor and Registrar, Kuvempu University | ||
| 23.02.2016 | One day workshop for Directors and Deputy Directors of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar study centers of Karnataka state Universities |
Prof. Gopalguru, Professor, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. Prof. Ramesh Kamble, Phule and Ambedkar center, Mumbai University. Sri. Venkatesh, Senior Dalith Leader. Directors and Deputy Directors of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Study Centers of various Universities of Karnataka state |
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| 21.05.2016 | Buddha Purnima |
Sri. A. K. Chandrappa and Sri. Shankar Naik, Shimoga. Sri. Pradeep B Kadam, Sri. Gurunath Itagi and Prakash Pujari, Singers, Gulbarga. |
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| 14.10.2016 | "Dhamma Deeksha Pravartana Dina" | Sri. Mariyappa, Retaired I.P.S officer. | ||
| 14.04.2016 | "125th Birth anniversary of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar" | Prof. Anand Teltumble, Professor, Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur. | ||
| 21.10.2016 | Two day workshop for teaching and non-teaching staff | Prof. Anand Teltumble, Professor, Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur. | ||
| 2017 | ||||
| Date | Programme | Chief Guest | ||
| 14/04/2017 | Celebration of 126th Birthday of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar | Sri. Subbu Holeyar | ||
| 20-02-2017 | Celebration of world social justice day | Sri. Santhosh Hegde | ||
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10.05.2017 11.05.2017 |
Two days Seminar on "Ambedkar's Contribution to comprehensive development of India" |
Prof. C. G. Lakshmipathi, Smt.V.H.D. Central Institute of Home Science, Bangalore Smt. Nirmala Elegar, Chandana Vahini, Doordarshan, Bangalore Sri. Gurumurthy, DSS, Shimoga Prof. Honnu Siddarth, Director, Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Study Center, Bangalore University, Bangalore Prof. Appagere Somashekhar, Kannada Department, Central University, Kalaburgi Dr. Ramesh , Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Study Center, Tumkur University, Tumkur |
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| 10.05.2017 | Drama on "Gautama Buddha" | Prof. Jogan Shankar, Vice Chancellor, Kuvempu University. | ||
| 2018 | ||||
| Date | PROGRAMME | Chief Guest | ||
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| 14-04-2018 | 127th Birth Anniversary of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar | Prof. Jogan Shankar Hon,Vice Chancellor, Registrar, Registrar (E), Kuvempu University. Dr. Jagannath K. Dange, Director, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Study Center. | ||
| 26-11-2018 | Constitution Day | Prof. Jogan Shankar Hon,Vice Chancellor, Registrar, Registrar (E), Kuvempu University. Dr. Jagannath K. Dange, Director, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Study Center. | ||
| 06-12-2018 | 62nd Maha Parinirvana Dine | Prof. Jogan Shankar Hon,Vice Chancellor, Registrar, Registrar (E), Kuvempu University. Dr. Jagannath K. Dange, Director, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Study Center. | ||
| 2019 | ||||
| 07-02-2019 | Dr. B.R. Ambedkar as an Economist | Prof. R.S. Deshpande, Former Director I S E C Bangalore. Prof. Jogan Shankar Hon,Vice Chancellor, Registrar, Registrar (E), Kuvempu University. Prof.Ravindranath N. Kadam, Dr. Jagannath K. Dange, Director, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Study Center. | ||
| 20-02-2019 | Dr. B.R. Ambedkar World day of Social Justice | Prof. Jogan Shankar Hon,Vice Chancellor, Prof.Geetha C. Dept. Of Education Dr. Jagannath K. Dange, Dept. Of Education Kuvempu University. | ||
| 14-04-2019 | 128th Birth Anniversary of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar | Prof. Jogan Shankar Hon,Vice Chancellor, Registrar, Registrar (E), Kuvempu University. Prof. Poornananda D.S. Dept. Of J.M.C. Prof. Dasharath Yadav Bodke, Dept. Of Chemistry Dr. Nellikatte S. Siddesh Dept. Of Kannada, Kuvempu University. Dr. Jagannath K. Dange, Director, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Study Center. | ||
| 18-05-2019 | Budha Purnime | Prof. Jogan Shankar Hon,Vice Chancellor, Registrar, Registrar (E), Finance Officer, Kuvempu University. Dr. Jagannath K. Dange, Director, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Study Center. | ||
| 09-11-2019 & 10-11-2019 | Young Minds Towards....Buddha. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Resarch and Extention Center, Mysore. 14th Tibetian College Students Confrence-Bailukuppe- Coloberetion Two Days State Leval Confrence in Mysore. | Prof.G.Hemanth Kumar Hon,Vice Chancellor, University of Mysore. Banthe Sonam Vangden Exellant Writer. SERAJE MONASTIK UNIVERSITY BAILUKUPPE. Prof. Vidya Shankar S. Hon,Vice Chancellor, K.S.O. University, Mysore. Anand Banthejee General Secretary. Mahabodhi Society Bangalore. | ||
| 26-11-2019 | Constitution Day | Dr. Nataraj, Criminologist, Visting Professor, Davanagere University. Prof. B.P. Veerabhadrappa, Hon,Vice Chancellor, Registrar, Registrar (E), Kuvempu University. Prof.B.H. Anjanappa Director, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Study Center. | ||
| 06-12-2019 | 63rd Maha Parinirvana Day | Prof. M.S. Shekhar Directore and Litterateur Gandhian Study Center, University Of Mysore. Prof. B.P. Veerabhadrappa, Hon,Vice Chancellor, Registrar, Registrar (E), Kuvempu University Prof.B.H. Anjanappa Director, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Study Center. | ||
| 2020 | ||||
| 14-04-2020 | 129th Birth Anniversary of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar | Prof. B.P. Veerabhadrappa, Hon,Vice Chancellor, Registrar, Registrar (E), Kuvempu University. Prof.B.H. Anjanappa Director, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Study Center. | ||
| 18-05-2020 | Budha Purnime | Prof. B.P. Veerabhadrappa, Hon,Vice Chancellor, Registrar, Registrar (E), Kuvempu University Prof.B.H. Anjanappa Directore, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Study Center. | ||
| 26-11-2020 | Constitution Day | Prof. M. Vishwanath Dean, Faculty of Law, Karnataka University Dharwad. Prof. B.P. Veerabhadrappa, Hon,Vice Chancellor, Registrar, Registrar (E), Kuvempu University Prof.B.H. Anjanappa Director, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Study Center. | ||
| 06-12-2020 | 64th Maha Parinirvana Day | Sri. M. Gopinath Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Tarnsletor Bangalore. Prof. B.P. Veerabhadrappa, Hon,Vice Chancellor, Registrar, Registrar (E), Kuvempu University Prof.B.H. Anjanappa Director, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Study Center. | ||
| 2021 | ||||
| 14-04-2021 | 130th Birth Anniversary of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar | Prof. B.P. Veerabhadrappa, Hon,Vice Chancellor, Registrar, Registrar (E), Kuvempu University Prof.B.H. Anjanappa Director, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Study Center. | ||
| 26-05-2021 | Budha Purnime | Prof. B.P. Veerabhadrappa, Hon,Vice Chancellor, Registrar, Registrar (E), Kuvempu University Prof.B.H. Anjanappa Director, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Study Center. | ||
| 26-11-2021 | Constitution Day | Dr. S. Tukaram Formar Director, State Resource Center, Mysore. Prof. B.P. Veerabhadrappa, Hon,Vice Chancellor, Registrar, Registrar (E), Kuvempu University Prof.B.H. Anjanappa Director, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Study Center. | ||
| 06-12-2021 | 65th Maha Parinirvana Day | Prof. B.P. Veerabhadrappa, Hon,Vice Chancellor, Registrar, Registrar (E), Kuvempu University Prof.B.H. Anjanappa Director, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Study Center. | ||
| 2022 | ||||
| 19-04-2022 | 131st Birth Anniversary of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar | Prof. Nataraj Huliyar Professor and Litterateur Bangalore University, Bangalore Prof. H. Lingappa Professor and Litterateur Chitradurga. Prof. B.P. Veerabhadrappa, Hon,Vice Chancellor, Registrar, Registrar (E), Kuvempu University Prof.B.H. Anjanappa Director, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Study Center. | ||
| 16-05-2022 | Budha Purnime | Prof. B.P. Veerabhadrappa Hon,Vice Chancellor and Staff Kuvempu University. Prof.B.H. Anjanappa Director, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Study Center. | ||
Publications
The centre has also published 11 books on various issues by eminent researchers. Some of the important publications of the centre are
Dalit Women and Self-help Groups - Dr. Anjanappa. B.H.
Kannada Literature and Dalit Cultural History - Dr. Prashanth Naik
Status and Conditions of Dalits in Rural Areas - Dr. Shanmukha. A
Ambedkar as a Philosopher - Dr. Rangaraj Vanadurga.
Dr. Ambedkar and the Problem of Untouchability - Dr. Anjanappa.K.
Dr. Ambedkar and the Women's cause - Smt. Indira Krishnappa.
Representation of Dalit's in Kuvempu's Literature - Dr. Rangaraj Vanadurga.
Crisis and Problems of Dalit Graduates: A Case Study - Dr. Kariappa Mallige.J.
Dalit Students and Problems of Higher Education - Dr. Ramesh. B.
Heroes in Folk Cultural History - Dr. Rangaraj Vanadurga.
Dr. Ambedkar and Social Struggle - Dr. Ramachandra. A.B.
Social Development and Justice in India - R.G.Singh & Dr.Ravindra.D.Gadkar.
Restoration of Human Rights and Dignity to Dalits - R.G.Singh & Dr.Ravindra.D.Gadkar
List of dignitaries who visited Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Study Centre
Prof. Lord Bhiku Parekh, Honerable member, House of Lords, United Kingdom, President, British Academy of Social Science
Kancha Illaiah, Eminent Social Scientist, Osmania Uniersity
P. Sainath, Activist and journalist
Prof. V.K. Nataraj, Director, Madras Institute of Development studies
Prof. Gopal Guru, Jawaharlal Nehru University
Prof. Valerian Rodrigues, Jawaharalal Nehru University
Dr. Tejaswini Niranjana, Centre for Studies of Culture and Society
Prof. William D�Silva, Heidelberg University, Germany
Prof. Rajaram Tolpadi, Mangalore University
Prof. Ravivarma Kumar, Chairman, Backward Classes Commission, Government of Karnataka
B. T. Lalitha Naik, Writer and Ex-minister
G. Aloysius, Eminent Social Scientist and Activist, New Delhi
Dr. Gurram Srinivas, Sociologist, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi
Dr. K. Sathyanarayana, University of English and Foreign Languages, Hydrabad
Sri. Nanjundaswamy, IPS
Prof. K. B. Siddayya
Sri. Gopal
Sri. Krishnamurthy Hanuru
Prof. Gopalaguru, Professor, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi
Prof. Ramesh Kamble, Phule and Ambedkar Chair, Mumbai University.
Prof. Anand Teltumble, Professor, Indian Institute of Technology, Karaghpur
Sri. A. K. Chandrappa
Sri. Shankar Naik
Sri Mariswamy, Retired I.P.S
Prof. Ravivarma Kumar, Famous Lawer
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Study Centre YouTube links
Sri. Santhosh Hegade talks on World Social Justice Day at Kuvempu University Monday, March 6, 2017
M Nanjundaswami IPS talks on constitution of India at Kuvempu University Monday, April 18, 2016
Shre Gopal social activist talks on Dr. B.R. Ambedkar movements at Kuvempu University Wednesday, April 20, 2016
Shre Gopal social activist talks on Dr. B.R. Ambedkar movements at Kuvempu University Wednesday, April 20, 2016
Prof. Shankar Jogan talks on Role of Ambedkar centers at Kuvempu University Thursday, April 21, 2016
Prof. J Somashekar talks on Role of Ambedkar centers at Kuvempu University Thursday, April 21, 2016
Dr. Ramesh kamble talks on Role of Ambedkar centers at Kuvempu University Thursday, April 21, 2016
Prof. Anand Teltumbde talks on 125th Birth Anniversary celebration of Dr.B.R.Ambedkar- 2016 Thursday, April 28, 2016
Sri M Nanjundaswamy IPS talks on constitution Tuesday, December 8, 2015