1. For the Nation (Constitution & Democracy)
- Chief architect of the Indian Constitution
- Ensured:
- Fundamental Rights
- Equality before law
- Abolition of untouchability (Article 17)
- Promoted:
- Democracy
- Secularism
- Rule of law
2. For Labourers (Workers’ Rights)
- Introduced 8-hour workday in India
- Advocated:
- Minimum wages
- Paid leave
- Maternity benefits
- Established:
- Employees’ State Insurance (ESI concept roots)
- Worked as Labour Member (1942–46) in Viceroy’s Council
3. For Women
- Strong advocate of gender equality
- Proposed Hindu Code Bill:
- Right to property for women
- Right to divorce
- Equal legal status
- Supported:
- Maternity benefits
- Women’s education
4. For Students & Education
- Believed: “Education is the key to social change”
- Established institutions like:
- Siddharth College
- Promoted:
- Scholarships for marginalized communities
- Access to higher education
- Inspired generations to pursue education as empowerment
5. For Social Justice
- Led movements against:
- Untouchability
- Caste discrimination
- Famous movements:
- Mahad Satyagraha (water rights)
- Advocated:
- Equality
- Human dignity
- Social reform
6. For Economics & Finance
- Highly qualified economist (Columbia & London School of Economics)
- Key Contributions- Wrote:
- The Problem of the Rupee
- Suggested ideas that led to:
- Formation of Reserve Bank of India
- Focused on:
- Monetary stability
- Industrialization
- Agriculture reforms
7. For Industrial & Water Development
- Conceptualized major projects:
- Damodar Valley Project
- Emphasized:
- Water resource management
- Electricity development
8. For Political Rights
- Fought for:
- Representation of marginalized communities
- Introduced:
- Reservation system (affirmative action)
- Ensured political voice for oppressed sections
9. For Religion & Philosophy
- Embraced Buddhism in 1956
- Promoted:
- Rational thinking
- Equality-based religion
- Inspired millions to follow Navayana Buddhism
10. For Journalism & Awareness
- Started journals:
- Mooknayak
- Bahishkrit Bharat
- Used media to:
- Spread awareness
- Fight injustice