THE AMBEDKAR PRIZE™
The Ambedkar Prize™ is an annual national award instituted by the Ambedkar Chamber of Commerce and Industry to recognize and honour individuals and organizations that have made outstanding contributions to advancing economic empowerment and strengthening affirmative action for deprived and marginalized communities in India.
Rooted in the timeless ideals of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar—a visionary reformer, nation-builder, and champion of equality—the Prize seeks to celebrate purposeful work that strengthens social justice, dignity, opportunity, and inclusive growth across India.
Purpose and Vision
The Ambedkar Prize™ aims to recognize initiatives that bridge long-standing social and economic divides by enabling dignity through work, expanding access to livelihoods, supporting inclusive enterprise development, and promoting scalable models of empowerment in disadvantaged regions.
The Prize recognizes work that creates measurable change through the following focus areas:
1. Economic Empowerment and Livelihood
Initiatives that enable financial independence, improve livelihood security, support entrepreneurship, enhance employability, and create sustainable economic opportunities for deprived communities.
2. Affirmative Action, Inclusion and Innovation
Efforts that promote equal opportunity and representation through affirmative action, inclusive systems and supply chain, and innovative approaches that reduce inequality and strengthen participation of deprived communities in economic and institutional growth.
Selection Process
The recipient of the Ambedkar Prize will be selected by a distinguished jury appointed by the Ambedkar Chamber of Commerce and Industry, comprising leading experts, practitioners, and thought leaders in the fields of social justice, community development, public welfare, and inclusive growth.
Award Details
The Ambedkar Prize will include:
- A cash award of 1 Lakh Rupees.
- A formal citation and recognition
- Presentation at a public ceremony organized by the Ambedkar Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI)
The Launch
The Ambedkar Prize will be officially launched on April 14, 2026, in New Delhi, during the Inclusive Economy Summit, which will be held on the occasion of the 135th Birth Anniversary of Bharat Ratna Babasaheb Dr. B.R. Ambedkar.
Award Ceremony
The first Ambedkar Prize will be conferred on April 14, on the occasion of Ambedkar Jayanti (Birth Anniversary), in solemn tribute to Bharat Ratna Babasaheb Dr. B.R. Ambedkar and his immortal legacy of justice, equality, and human dignity.
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