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Murlidhar Devidas Amte (pronunciation ⓘ), popularly known as Baba Amte, (26 December 1914 – 9 February 2008) was an Indian social worker and social activist known particularly for his work for the rehabilitation and empowerment of people suffering from leprosy.
Feb 9, 2008 · Murlidhar Devidas Amte, better known as Baba Amte was an Indian social worker and activist who worked for the empowerment of poor suffering from leprosy. From a child born with a silver spoon, Baba Amte dedicated his life to serve the downtrodden people of the society.
Murlidhar Devidas Amte, better known by his stage name Baba Amte, was an Indian social worker and activist who lived from 26 December 1914 to 9 February 2008. He is well recognised for his work in the rehabilitation and empowerment of leprosy patients.
- In 1949 Amte founded Anandwan, an ashram dedicated to the treatment, rehabilitation, and empowerment of leprosy patients. The centre came to encomp...
- The great social reformer Baba Amte dedicated his entire life to serving humanity & he moved forward with the motto “Work Builds; Charity Destroys”...
- Baba Amte was awarded with Padma Shri by the Government of India in the year 1971.
- Baba Amte was suffering from blood cancer and is survived by two sons. One of the country’s most respected social activists, described by Mahatma G...
- Baba Amte, a follower of Gandhi whose dedication to helping the lepers of India brought him the Templeton Prize and many other international awards...
- Prolonged, close contact with someone with untreated leprosy over many months is needed to catch the disease. You cannot get leprosy from casual co...
- Hansen’s disease (also known as leprosy) is an infection caused by slow-growing bacteria called Mycobacterium leprae. It can affect the nerves, ski...
- The Lok Biradari Project is located at a distance 160 k.m. from Gadchiroli district headquarter and 60 k.m. away from Allapalli.
- The Lok Biradari Prakalp (LBP) was started on 23rd December 1973 by Baba Amte for the integrated development of the primitive tribe ‘Madia-Gonds’ i...
May 6, 2024 · Baba Amte, Indian lawyer and social activist who devoted his life to India’s poorest and least powerful and especially to the care of those individuals who suffered from leprosy. He founded Anandwan, an ashram dedicated to the treatment, rehabilitation, and empowerment of leprosy patients.
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Jun 6, 2024 · Baba Amte's work revolutionized the way leprosy patients were treated in India. He not only provided medical care but also focused on empowering patients to live independently and with dignity, challenging societal norms and prejudices.
Feb 9, 2008 · Baba Amte (1914-2008) was one of India’s most respected social and moral leaders. Medha Patkar is an Indian activist and one of the initiators of The Save the Narmada Movement, Narmada Bachao Andolan (NBA). The movement has mobilised people against huge dam projects since the late 1980s.
Murlidhar Devidas Amte popularly known as Baba Amte was born to an affluent Hindu Brahmin family on the 26th of December 1914 in Hinganghat, Wardha. As a young boy, he enjoyed all the privileges that came with his family’s wealth.
