Consulate General of India, New York hosted a function to markthe 125th Birth Anniversary of Babasaheb Dr. BhimraoRamjiAmbedkaron April 14, 2016 which was well attended by members of the community. The event was organized by Foundation For Human Horizon headed by Mr.DeelipMhaske.

Mr. L. T. Ngaihte, Consul (Head Of Chancery) while welcoming the audience, read out the Prime Minister's message on the occasion. Padma ShreeKalpana Saroj of Kalpana Saroj Foundation spoke about Dr. Ambedkar's life, vision and achievements. She also distributed awards to those who have carried out Dr. Ambedkar's work across the world through established social organizations and unions.Other members from various organizations from various countries like the United Kingdom, Canada and India attended the event and encouraged their members to continue working on the cause of social upliftment.

The event was concluded with a lunch.

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