Vol. 15 No. 2 (2025): IJCRT, Volume 15, Issue 2, 2025
Articles

Dr. B. R. Ambedkar and the Foundations of Inclusive Education: Philosophical Insights, Structural Reforms, and Contemporary Relevance

Dr. Satish Gaikwad
Research Unit, Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi

Published 2025-04-10

Keywords

  • Ambedkar,
  • Inclusive Education,
  • Social Justice,
  • Educational Reforms,
  • Caste Discrimination,
  • Equity in Education,
  • Dalit Empowerment,
  • Educational Policy,
  • NEP 2020
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How to Cite

Gaikwad, D. S. (2025). Dr. B. R. Ambedkar and the Foundations of Inclusive Education: Philosophical Insights, Structural Reforms, and Contemporary Relevance. IJCRT Research Journal | UGC Approved and UGC Care Journal | Scopus Indexed Journal Norms, 15(2), 50488–50513. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15190236

Abstract

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, renowned for his contributions to law, economics, and social reform, was also a pioneering educationist whose vision of inclusive education aimed to dismantle caste-based inequalities and empower marginalized communities. This paper examines Ambedkar's educational philosophy, the reforms he advocated, and their continued relevance in addressing contemporary challenges in educational equity and access.