BackWill build B.R. Ambedkar memorial in Amaravati: N. Chandrababu Naidu
The proposed memorial would comprise a park, convention centre, a Buddhist meditation hall and a library
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Hyderabad: The Andhra Pradesh government would make construct a B.R. Ambedkar memorial, including a 125-feet tall statue of the architect of the constitution, on a 15-acre site in the state’s new capital Amaravati, chief minister N. Chandrababu Naidu announced in the legislative assembly on Tuesday.
Making a statement on the 125th birth anniversary of Ambedkar, Naidu said the proposed memorial would comprise a park, convention centre, a Buddhist meditation hall and a library.
The chief minister said a state-level committee under his chairmanship would be constituted to organize and monitor the year-long celebrations in honour of Ambedkar. He said his government would launch a massive housing programme for the poor and it will benefit six lakh families, to commemorate the 125th birth anniversary of Ambedkar on 14 April.
Committees under the chairmanship of the respective in-charge minister would be constituted at the district-level to conduct year-long programmes in connection with Ambedkar’s anniversary, Naidu added.
The chief minister also listed out the various initiatives launched by the state government for the welfare of scheduled castes (SCs) and scheduled tribes (STs). A sum of ₹ 8,724 crore has been earmarked under the scheduled castes sub-plan while ₹ 3,099 crore has been allotted for the scheduled tribes sub-plan, he said.
“Despite the severe financial difficulties the state has been facing due to the unscientific bifurcation and the resultant revenue loss, my government has been spending highest amounts on welfare of SCs and STs through the sub-plans. Dr. Ambedkar’s views have been the principle guide and motivation for my government in framing and implementing the welfare schemes," Naidu said.
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