The Bharatiya Dalit Sahitya Academy, Uttarakhand, would organise a State-level conclave of Dalit authors on May 30. The State president of the academy, Jaipal Singh made this declaration at a press conference here on Sunday. He said that 12 books authored by senior Dalit scholar, Maharishi Jai Prakash Navendu would be released during the conclave. He informed that the books to be released include 10 collections on poetry, an autobiography and a research book on the literary works of Navendu.
Singh informed that Navendu has dedicated his life on Dalit literature and has written 55 books on the subject which stands a testimony of the scale of his works and efforts. He said that a panel discussion on the works of Navendu would be organised during the conclave in which prominent Dalit scholars, authors and journalists of the country would take part.
lauding the efforts of government of India to celebrate the 125 birth anniversary of Bharat Ratna, B R Ambedkar as a national festival, the President of the academy said that till date the anniversary of Dr B R Ambedkar was celebrated only by Dalits but for the first time in last 66 years the programmes to commemorate the anniversary are taking place in lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, schools, colleges, Universities and Villages of the country. He thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for bringing the persona and works of framer of constitution Ambedkar before the people of the country.
The Academy President also informed that with the efforts of the academy busts of Ambedkar were unveiled in the campus of Pantnagar University and Mall road of Mussoorie on January 24 and April 14 respectively.