Sri Vijaya Puram, Apr. 13: To commemorate the 134th Birth Anniversary of Bharat Ratna, Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar, a solemn and spirited ‘Jai Bhim Padyatra’ was organized today by the Department of Sports and Youth Affairs, A & N Administration in collaboration with Nehru Yuva Kendra, Sri VIjaya Puram.
Shri Gyan Sheel Dubey, Deputy, HoO, Directorate of Education flagged off the event from the historic National Memorial Cellular Jail as the chief guest in the presence of Officers and Youth leaders.
Over 360 enthusiastic youth from NYKS, NSS, NCC and various Educational Institutions of the district participated in the Padyatra, carrying placards and posters, highlighting the powerful message and teachings of Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar, focusing on equality, justice and constitutional values.
The Padyatra proceeded through the route covering Cellular Jail- Narayan Chowk–Clock Tower– Bengali Club – LIC Building and culminated at Ambedkar Auditorium, SVPMC. At the culminating point participant and officials paid floral tributes and garlanded the statue of Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar. A similar tribute was also paid to the portrait of Baba Saheb inside the Auditorium. This was followed by the reading of the Preamble to the Indian Constitution, led by the chief guest, where all participants solemnly took a pledge to uphold the constitutional values laid down by Dr. Ambedkar.
In his address, the chief guest urged all youth to walk in the footsteps of Dr. Ambedkar and contribute towards building a Viksit Bharat–a progressive and inclusive Nation empowered by Education, Equality and Justice for all.
Shri S.R Biswas, Regional Coordinator NYK proposed the vote of thanks and appreciated the efforts of all collaborating Departments, participating institution and volunteers.
