'Will set up institute after Ambedkar'

Leading the state in paying tributes to Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar on the occasion of his 127th birth anniversary at Janata Bhawan on April 14, Sonowal said that the proposed institution after Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar would undertake extensive research on the works of Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar and generate awareness among the younger generation about Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar and his philosophy. 

Sonowal also said that State government would start study and training programme for the meritorious students belonging to SC category to enable them to secure their admission in leading national and international institutions.

Paying tributes to the father of Indian Constitution, Sonowal said that Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar had enough contributions to setting and strengthening the tenets of democracy in the country. An extensive study on the life and works Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar would enable the younger generation to discover many of the important facets of Indian democracy. 

State WPT&BC Minister Pramila Rani Brahma, while speaking on the occasion, gave a brief snapshot of all the schemes that the Government of Assam has adopted for the welfare of the backward and under privileged sections of the State. Synchronizing with the programme, Chief Minister Sonowal also handed over cheques Rs. 50,000 each to a few couples under a scheme for inter-caste marriage.  Minister of State for Social Welfare Naba Kumar Doley, MP RP Sarma, former Speaker of Assam Legislative Assembly Ranjit Kumar Dass, Director SC Development Board Leena Das and a host of other dignitaries were present on the occasion.