To realize the vision of the architect of the Constitution of India, Dr.Babasaheb Ambedkar; To achieve the objectives enshrined in the Constitution of India viz. Justice, Liberty, Equality, Fraternity among the peoples of our nation; To uplift the disadvantaged sections of the society, from the vortex of blind faith, superstition, communal hatred, caste bias, To obliterate disparity based on sects or gender and develop brotherhood, Scientific temperament and Communal harmony, the Government of Maharashtra in Cultural Affairs, Sports & Tourism Department, vide No. UTA, 1078 / D-XXV dated 22nd December, 1978 established “Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Samata Vichar Peeth”. This Samta Peeth started functioning on 12th March 1979 from the premises of Mahatma Phule Backward Classes Development Corporation Ltd, Mumbai. By Govt. order, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Samata Vichar Peeth was relocated to Pune at the present address- 28, Queens Garden, Pune, on 11th February 1987.

The said organization, subsequently, became autonomous, under its present name- Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Research & Training Institute (BARTI), Pune, the Department of Social Justice and Special Assistance, Govt. of Maharashtra in the year 2008. This Institute is committed to the cause of equality and social justice through scientific research, evaluation of schemes meant for socially disadvantaged sections, policy advocacy, training, skills development etc.