Question : SPEECHES AND WRITINGS OF DR. AMBEDKAR



(a) the number of volumes of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar’s writings and speeches published in Hindi by Dr. Ambedkar Foundation from 1999 to October, 2009;

(b) the number of Hindi volumes to be published; and

(c) the status of marathi translation of these works?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT(D. NAPOLEON)

(a) 7 volumes of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar’s writings and speeches have been published in Hindi by Dr. Ambedkar Foundation from 1999 to October, 2009.

(b) Out of total 40 volumes mandated, 19 volumes are yet to be published.

(c) State Government of Maharashtra has to undertake the publication of these works in Marathi.