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.