Source: TH
Context: The Maharashtra government in India is planning to grant permission to the central government to assume control of Dr B.R. Ambedkar’s former residence in London, which has been converted into a museum.
- Dr Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar (1891-1956) lived in the house during 1921-22
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The Ministry of External Affairs has expressed its desire to take over the museum and transform it into an autonomous unit. The central government intends to enhance the museum’s operations and establish it as an autonomous unit, with a director appointed by the Indian government.
The director would report to the Director of the Nehru Centre, the cultural wing of the High Commission of India in the United Kingdom. The move aims to promote a broader understanding of Babasaheb Ambedkar’s work and involve Indian students studying in London.
The current maintenance of the property is funded by the Maharashtra government through the High Commission of India. The property was purchased by the Maharashtra government in 2015 to preserve it as a historically important monument.
