448 DR. BABASAHEB AMBEDKAR : WRITINGS AND SPEECHES
educational activities for the uplift of the Untouchables but also as a centre radiating new ideas and co-ordinating the different activities into a harmonious whole.
The scheme of the proposed Social Centre, an outline of which is given later on in this Appeal, will show that it contains all the elements necessary to make the Centre a popular resort for the Untouchables-based on the lines of Social Settlements existing in Western Countries - to raise their standard of social and cultural life by bringing about a wholesome change in their customs and general outlook on life. It will create unity of aim and action among them and place the work of social regeneration on a permanent footing. The main activities which the Untouchables themselves are carrying on at present in Bombay City can be brought together at this centre. The serious handicap caused by want of a suitable place where all the main activities of the Untouchables can be located will be removed by such a Centre.
Centre will be a Public Trust
The scope and functions of the Centre will be governed by a Registered Trust Deed and the funds will be managed by a Board of Trustees.
The aims and objects of the Centre will be those mentioned below : (a) Relief from distress and poverty.
(b) Advancement of education.
(c) Relief from tyranny and oppression.
(d) Securing and safeguarding civil rights and privileges.
(e) Eradication of social evils.
(f) Spread of general knowledge and enlightenment with a view to eradicating superstitious practices and beliefs.
(g) Securing and advancing social and religious well-being.
(h) Promoting organised effort for social and economic betterment.
(i) Securing legislative sanction to measures removing civil, social, economic and religious disabilities, disadvantages and discrimination.
(j) Securing the removal of Untouchability.