DR. AMBEDKAR NATIONAL MERIT AWARDS CEREMONY 2025

New Delhi, Sep 02, 2025, PIB

Dr. Ambedkar Foundation, Autonomous body of Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has successfully organized Dr. Ambedkar National Merit Award Ceremony today at New Delhi. The ceremony was organized to felicitate meritorious Students belonging to Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) who have secured top positions in the class 10th and meritorious Students belonging to Scheduled Caste (SC) who have secured top positions in the class 12th Examinations conducted by recognized State/Central Boards and Councils.Total 29 State/Central Boards and Councils were taken into consideration for the years 2021-22& 2022-23. A total of 367 students was awarded from class 10th, out of which 22 were toppers and a total of 563 students were awarded from class 12th, out of which 49 were toppers, during the session 2021-22. However, for the Session 2022-23, a total of 198 students were awarded from class 10th, out of which 17 were toppers and a total of 362 students were awarded from class 12th, out of which 29 were toppers.Dr. Virendra Kumar, Hon'ble Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment & Chairman, Dr. Ambedkar Foundation, graced the occasion by his presence. In his address, Dr. Virendra Kumar highlighted the contribution of Bharat Ratna Baba Saheb Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar in the field of education and social justice, and reiterated the Government's commitment to the empowerment of Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and other disadvantaged communities through education, scholarships, fellowships, and welfare schemes.Shri Ramdas Athawale and Shri B.L. Verma, lauded the achievements of the awardees and emphasised the pro-people initiatives of the Government in ensuring access to quality education for all sections of society, especially the marginalized. They urged the students to carry forward the values of equality, fraternity, dignity and social justice enshrined by Babasaheb Dr. Ambedkar.