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Dr. B.R. Ambedkar and His Economic Reforms towards Building Modern India as a Developed Nation: Scholarly Analysis of Academic and Research Perspective with Contemporary Global Relevance

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  • 1. Research Unit, Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi, India

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Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, a pioneering economist, jurist, and social reformer, laid a foundational framework for India's economic policies post-independence. His vision extended far beyond social justice—incorporating fiscal federalism, inclusive industrial development, monetary stability, labor rights, and education-based empowerment. This paper presents a comprehensive academic analysis of Ambedkar’s economic reforms, exploring their alignment with contemporary global standards of equitable growth, sustainable development, and inclusive governance. His policies, many of which were far ahead of his time, offer valuable insights into building a socially inclusive and economically resilient nation.

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