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Indian Express
a day ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
Walking with the Constitution: BARTI's Sanvidhan Dindi brings Ambedkar's vision to the Wari
As the spiritual fervour of the Pandharpur Wari sweeps through Maharashtra, one distinct procession quietly but powerfully walks alongside BARTI's Sanvidhan Dindi, a march that carries the spirit of the Constitution. Organised by the Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Research and Training Institute (BARTI), the Sanvidhan Dindi has now become a tradition for nearly a decade. What started as a small initiative to remind people of the ideals of the Indian Constitution, liberty, equality, and fraternity, has grown into a powerful movement within the Wari. 'We are trying to promote liberty, equality, and fraternity, because that was the real reason behind the Wari itself,' says Sheetal Bandgar, Project Officer at BARTI. 'This was the same vision that both Tukaram Maharaj and Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar had of an equal, inclusive, and awakened society.' Each year, 10 to 12 BARTI staff members walk the full stretch from Alandi to Pandharpur, but the impact is far greater. Thousands of Warkaris inspired by the Dindi's message join the group, read from the Constitution, and participate in awareness activities held along the way. Banners bearing excerpts from the Preamble, quotes by Dr Ambedkar, and discussions on fundamental rights and duties are all part of the Dindi's unique setup. Booklets are distributed, street plays are performed, and readings of the Constitution are done under makeshift tents, right on the dusty paths of the Wari. One such inspired participant is Rutuja Jagtap, a 19-year-old Warkari from Nashik, who joined the Dindi with her grandmother. 'This is one of the most meaningful things I've seen in the entire Wari,' she says. 'I came here for devotion, but I found awareness. It's a perfect blend of bhakti and samajik jagrukta (social consciousness).' For the youth walking in the Wari, the Sanvidhan Dindi becomes an unexpected classroom, one where the Constitution meets the collective consciousness, and faith walks hand in hand with responsibility. As lakhs of pilgrims make their way to Pandharpur in search of spiritual fulfillment, the Sanvidhan Dindi reminds them that social justice and equality are just as sacred. It's not just a walk for God, it's a walk for a better, more just India.
Time of India
24-04-2025
- General
- Time of India
11 BARTI Students Shine in UPSC 2024
Nagpur: Eleven students from Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Research and Training Institute (BARTI), Pune, have successfully cleared the UPSC examination. BARTI is an autonomous organization, operating under the state department of Social Justice and Special Assistance, provides pre-examination training and financial support to aspirants from marginalised communities. BARTI has been instrumental in providing pre-examination training to aspirants from marginalized communities for the UPSC exams, along with financial assistance for candidates qualifying for the mains and interview stages. The institute's comprehensive support system has yielded outstanding results in the 2024 examination. BARTI's Director General, Sunil Ware said, "Our mission is to empower students from marginalized communities by providing them with quality education and resources. The success of these 11 students in UPSC 2024 reflects the effectiveness of our initiatives. We are committed to scaling up our training programs to support even more aspirants in the future." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like In Schleswig-holstein tragen Seniorinnen jetzt diesen Komfort-Schuh Seniorinnen-Trend Undo The UPSC training unit was led by Shubhani Patil, under the guidance of state principal secretary of the social justice department Harshdeep Kamble. Ware said, "By empowering students from marginalized communities, BARTI is paving the way for a more inclusive and equitable society, aligning with the vision of social justice championed by Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar."
