Dr Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar Commemorated as Chief Architect of Indian Constitution

Key facts

• India observed Ambedkar Jayanti, also known as Bhim Jayanti, on 14 April 2026 to honour the contributions of Dr Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar.
• Dr Ambedkar, born in 1891 in Mhow, served as the chief architect of the Indian Constitution and was the first Law Minister of India.
• He was the first Dalit to earn a doctorate in economics from abroad, having pursued higher education at Columbia University and the London School of Economics (LSE).
• The day is observed as a gazetted public holiday across India and coincided with regional festivals including Baisakhi and Vishu.
• As a jurist and economist, Dr Ambedkar led the drafting of the Constitution to safeguard the rights of marginalised communities and promote social justice.