| Dr. Ambedkar National Award | |
| Subheader: | National civilian award for outstanding contribution to the promotion of Social Understanding and for the upliftment of the Weaker sections in India. |
| Sponsor: | Government of India |
| Firstawarded: | 1993 |
| Lastawarded: | 2014 |
| Reward: | 1 million |
| Holder Label: | Most recent winner |
| Award1 Type: | Total awarded |
| Award1 Winner: | 7 |
| Award2 Type: | First winner |
| Award2 Winner: | National Institute of Social Work and Social Science, Bhubaneswar |
| Award3 Type: | Last winner |
| Award3 Winner: | Babu Lal Nirmal &Amar Seva Sangam |
| Website: | ambedkarfoundation.nic.in |
The Dr. Ambedkar National Award or the Dr. Ambedkar National Award for Social Understanding and Upliftment of Weaker Sections is a national award presented by the Government of India in honour of B. R. Ambedkar, the country's first law minister, father of the Indian Constitution and champion of human rights.[1] [2] [3]
It was established in 1992 and is administered by the Dr. Ambedkar foundation to people or organizations for their outstanding work. The award symbolizes the vision of Babasaheb Ambedkar for social understanding and national integrity. The money constituent of this award is 1 million (10 Lakhs) rupees and a citation. This award is provided by the hands of the President of India.[4]
The following people or organizations have received this award.[3] [2]
| Year | person or organization | Place | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | National Institute of Social Work and Social Science | an organization | ||
| 1994 | Rayat Shikshan Sanstha | an organization | ||
| 1996 | Ramakrishna Mission Ashram[5] | an organization | ||
| 1998 | Kasthurba Gandhi Kanya Gurukulam | an organization | ||
| 2011 | Sukhadeo Thorat[6] | person | ||
| 2012 | Samata Sainik Dal | Maharashtra | an organization | |
| 2014 | Babu Lal Nirmal & Amar Seva Sangam | person and organization |