Constitution Preamble Park Inaugurated at Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar School of Law, Nagpur University

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The inauguration of the country's first Constitution Preamble Park, established at the Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar School of Law, Nagpur University, marks a significant milestone in the centenary year of the law college. The park is designed to familiarize citizens with the values of the Indian Constitution and instill these values in students. The event, led by Chief Justice of India Bhushan Gavai, also features the unveiling of a life-size statue of Bharat Ratna Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar. The park features murals depicting 10 values from the Preamble of the Indian Constitution and replicas of the pillars of democracy, including Rashtrapati Bhavan, Parliament House, the Supreme Court, and the Ashoka Pillar.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Constitution Preamble Park, established at the Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar School of Law, Nagpur University, marks the country's first such initiative to familiarize citizens with the values of the Indian Constitution.
  • The park features murals depicting 10 values from the Preamble of the Indian Constitution, including Indian Constitution, We the People, Socialism, Secularism, Democracy, Republic, Justice, Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity.
  • A life-size statue of Bharat Ratna Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar, holding the Constitution, has been installed at the center of the park.
  • The park spans 2 acres, with a grand entrance gate, and includes replicas of the pillars of democracy, including Rashtrapati Bhavan, Parliament House, the Supreme Court, and the Ashoka Pillar.
  • The central government had declared the 125th birth anniversary of Bharat Ratna Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar as a milestone year, and the state government designated the year as the Year of Equality.
  • The central government directed universities to organize various initiatives to commemorate the milestone year, leading to the establishment of the Constitution Preamble Park.
  • The park was conceived under the then Vice-Chancellor SP Kane, Registrar Puran Meshram, and Principal Shrikant Komawar, with a committee formed on November 23, 2015, to raise funds for the park's construction.
  • The committee secured 2.63 crore from the Social Justice Department for the park's construction.

Statistics:

  • The Constitution Preamble Park spans 2 acres in size.
  • The park features 10 murals depicting values from the Preamble of the Indian Constitution.
  • The park includes replicas of 4 pillars of democracy, including Rashtrapati Bhavan, Parliament House, the Supreme Court, and the Ashoka Pillar.
  • The central government allocated funds for universities to organize initiatives to commemorate the 125th birth anniversary of Bharat Ratna Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar.
  • The park was constructed with a budget of 2.63 crore, secured from the Social Justice Department.

Sources:

  • Times of India (no date mentioned)
  • The Nagpur University's official website (no date mentioned)
  • The Times of India's Reprint Rights page