On International Literacy Day, Jagannath and Atharva talk about Dr Ambedkar’s view on education

On International Literacy Day (September 8), young Bhimrao Ambedkar (Atharva) and Ramji Sakpal (Jagannath Nivangune) from &TV’s Ek Mahanayak Dr BR Ambedkar talked about Babasaheb’s view on education and how it enabled a social reform. Atharva says, “Dr Ambedkar always stood strong against injustice and inequality. He was one of the greatest advocators of education, as a means to enable people to overcome all social, cultural and economic obstacles. Babasaheb’s life and teachings have been an inspiration to many.”

Adding to this, Jagannath Nivangune, who essays Ramji Sakpal’s character, says, “Dr Ambedkar was the first PhD in economics and the first double doctorate holder in economics in South Asia. He was the first Indian to pursue a doctoral degree in economics abroad and among his generation’s highly educated Indians.”