Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar contributed extensively to ameliorate various economic problems of the country. Further, what is creditable is that most of his writings relate to the pre-independence period and reflect not only unique freshness in terms of his ideas but also his deep insights into the problems. He approached and examined the economic issues with such foresight that his analysis and treatment of some of them is relevant even today
In 1936 itself he referred to the problem of over-population and identified it as a major cause of poverty in India. He was probably the only political leader in India, who had strongly advocated the measures for birth control.
The book focuses on the vision of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar to resolve the population problem, his views on birth-control measures and their relevance in modern age. Admirers of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar, researchers and students of population studies may find the book useful.
Dr. Nitin Kashinath Raut (b. 1952, Nagpur), B.A.; B.Sc.; M.A.; PhD; F.P.M.; M.F.A. (Drama); Commercial Pilot; is a noted social and political activist. He has participated in many international seminars, study tours and conferences. He was selected for the award 'Man of the Year' in 2002 by the American Biographical Society. He was also awarded the 'Vijay Ratna Puraskar' by the All India Bhikkhu Sangha, Bodha Gaya, Bihar. He has written books and articles on the problem of Dalits. He is working as a Member of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Source of Material committee. Presently, he is a Cabinet Minister in the Maharashtra Government.
One of the major turning points in Dr. Nitin Raut's life was his struggle to introduce and pass the "Maharashtra State Reservation Act - 2001" for reservation in promotion in services.
In the Year 2007, Dr Raut brought the non-official Bill of Buddhist Personal Law on the floor of Legislative Assembly. In 2012, a meeting was held under the chairmanship of Dr Nitin Raut and a Committee was constituted to draft the Bill for introduction in the State Assembly.
Foreword
Acknowledgements
1. Introduction
2. Population Theories
3. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar's Views on Birth Control
4. Impact of Population Growth on Economic and Social Development
5. Dr. Ambedkar s Views and Their Relevance in Modern Age
6. Summary and Conclusion
Appendix: On Measures for Birth-Control
Index