Delhi govt to name colonies & streets after Babasaheb Ambedkar

Following the Central government’s guideline advising against the usage of the word ‘Harijan’, the Delhi government is set to replace the word ‘Harijan’ from names of colonies & streets and name them after Babasaheb Ambedkar instead.

Social Welfare Minister Rajendra Pal Gautam has tabled a proposal to rename all streets & colonies under Delhi government titled as ‘Harijan’ after Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. This development comes after the Union government’s guidelines against the usage of the word ‘Harijan’. The social welfare minister chaired a meeting with officials from the concerned departments in order to expedite the process. The Delhi Government strives to uplift the SC, ST, and OBC communities living in the national capital.