DR. BABASAHEB AMBEDKAR'S ECONOMIC THOUGHTS AND SUSTAINABLE GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF A COUNTRY: SPECIAL REFERENCE TO INDIA

a profound economist. His economic thoughts emphasized social justice, equitable distribution of resources, and financial inclusivity. This paper explores Ambedkar’s economic vision and its relevance to sustainable growth and development in India. His ideas on land reforms, industrialization, labor welfare, and fiscal policies continue to influence India's economic strategies. The paper also examines how his principles align with contemporary sustainability goals.

 Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, a pioneering economist, social reformer, and constitutional architect of India, laid the foundation for economic policies that emphasized social justice, economic inclusivity, and sustainable development. His economic vision aimed at eradicating poverty, ensuring equal resource distribution, and fostering industrial and agricultural growth. This paper explores Ambedkar’s economic ideas in the context of sustainable development, focusing on his contributions to labor welfare, water resource management, land reforms, and financial planning.