DR. BABASAHEB AMBEDKAR'S LOVE FOR BOOKS AND LIBRARIES: A BEACON FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND INTELLECTUAL EMPOWERMENT

Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar, popularly known as Babasaheb Ambedkar, was a staunch advocate of education and believed that knowledge was the key to social transformation. His unwavering love for books and libraries played a crucial role in shaping his ideology and intellectual legacy. This article explores Ambedkar’s deep engagement with books and libraries, the significance of his personal library, and the core values embedded in the major works he authored. It also offers insights into the role libraries can play in furthering inclusive and transformative education.

Key words: Books and Libraries, Social Justice, Intellectual empowerment