Abstract

This article provides an overview of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar’s thoughts and how these thoughts are important in present government policies for women empowerment. This is the qualitative type of research and inductive approach has adopted for the conclusion. In the rising India where seemingly more and more women enter various fields to work alongside men there are many struggles that they put up to achieve where they are and there are many more glass ceilings that they need to break open and move up before they achieve a position of complete equality. Dr. Ambedkar’s exposure the western education and his deep understanding western philosophy and ideals made him appreciate the climate equality that prevailed and aspire for the same to the disadvantaged sections of the society which included women of India. Dr. B. R. Ambedkar expressed his views on the state of life of all women. He stated that women must be treated equally and given equal prestige. He insisted on Hindu Code bill suggesting the basic improvements and amendments in assembly. He also insisted and evoked all the parliamentary members to help to pass the bill in parliament. Eventually, he resigned for the same. The teachings and thoughts of Dr. Ambedkar are useful not only women but also all the Indian even today. His deep concern and feelings for all round development of women is expressed from his each sentence and word.