Dr. B.R. Ambedkar and India\'s National Security

Contents: Forward. 1. Introduction. 2. Conceptual framework. 3. Thoughts of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar on nation building policies of India. 4. Thoughts of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar on policies of national integration. 5. Thoughts of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar on policies for political stability. 6. Thoughts of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar on India\'s defence and foreign policies. 7. Consequences of non-implementation of security policies of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar. 8. Conclusion. Appendices. Bibliography. Index.

"National security encompasses various issues, which are essential and important for the progress and existence of a nation-state. Therefore to evaluate the existing security scenario in the country in the age of globalization, a content analysis method was used so that merits and demerits of the existing policies adopted by Government of India could be analysed.

The objective of this study is to find out the relevance and contribution of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar to India\'s National Security and how India has been able to utilize the policies/ideas of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar in solving the problems related to India\'s National Security.

In view of the importance of the subject matter, the present study is being undertaken with the following main objectives:

To study the changing concept of national security, particularly applicable to India.
To assess the challenges to India\'s National Security.
To identify security-related policies and strategies adopted by Govt. of India and to assess their implications.
To examine essential security-related policies adopted by the Govt. as suggested by Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar.
 
A highly useful book for researchers, security analysts, and general public alike." (jacket)