This initiative is an important step to promote cultural heritage, support creativity, and help artisans.
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Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Virendra Kumar inaugurated the new Souvenir Shop at the Dr. Ambedkar International Centre (DAIC), New Delhi.
This initiative is an important step to promote cultural heritage, support creativity, and help artisans.
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The Souvenir Shop has been set up to display and sell selected souvenirs, books, handmade products, and other items inspired by the life and ideas of Bharat Ratna Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar. These items reflect his message of social justice, equality, and constitutional values.
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The programme started with offering flowers at the 18-feet statue of Dr. B R Ambedkar located in the campus of the Centre. The statue was made by famous sculptor Ram V Sutar.
The Minister offered floral tribute to Dr. Ambedkar and his ideas of equality, justice, and education at his statue.
The minister then formally opened the Souvenir Shop and took a round of it to oversee the different items on display, including books about Dr. Ambedkar, gift items, handmade products, and other materials related to his life and work.
This initiative will help spread awareness about Dr. Ambedkar’s thoughts and support creative communities. The minister said it is important to protect and promote India’s artistic traditions.
He stated that such efforts create job opportunities for artisans and help in inclusive development and empowerment.
The minister also said that the Souvenir Shop would attract visitors, researchers, and guests who come to the Centre for academic and cultural programs.
Senior officers from the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment and officials from Dr. Ambedkar National Memorial (DANM) were present at the event.
Scholars, staff members, and invited guests also attended the programme.
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