THOUGHTS OF DR. BABASAHEB AMBEDKAR FOR SUSTAINABLE AND INCLUSIVE DEVELOPMENT

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was an important architect of modern India's formation. For sustainable and inclusive development, Dr. Ambedkar proposed the concept of social justice. He expressed thoughts on equality, freedom, fraternity, the abolition of the caste system, and untouchability. He asserted that equal distribution of wealth and equal rights to economic resources are essential. He prioritized issues such as land reform, rural development, labor rights, the public sector, and water management. Education is extremely important for the development of society and the upliftment of individuals. For this, he advocated the principle of "Educate, Organize, and Agitate." Industrialization leads to job creation, economic development, reduction of social inequality, modernization, environmental protection, and labor welfare. He argued that developments in agriculture, availability of drinking water, industrial development, and environmental protection cannot be achieved without water management. He stated that workers should receive proper facilities, exploitation should stop, and their economic conditions should improve. He emphasized values such as democracy, social justice, and national integration. He suggested that if women receive employment, education, and equal rights, their significant contribution to societal development can be realized. He posited that sustainable environmental development will ensure that future generations receive natural resources intact, thus achieving sustainable development.