Baba Amte

Key facts

Born

26 December 1914, Hinganghat

Died

9 February 2008, Chandrapur

State of birth

Hinganghat, Maharashtra

Sector

Freedom struggle

Profession

Indian freedom fighter, social worker (1914–2008)

Gender

Male

Biography

Murlidhar Devidas Amte, popularly known as Baba Amte, was an Indian social worker and social activist known particularly for his work for the rehabilitation and empowerment of people suffering from leprosy. He has received numerous awards and prizes including the Padma Vibhushan, the Dr. Ambedkar International Award, the Gandhi Peace Prize, the Ramon Magsaysay Award, the Templeton Prize and the Jamnalal Bajaj Award. He is also known as the modern Gandhi of India.

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Timeline

1. 1914Born in Hinganghat
2. 1971Awarded the Padma Shri in social work
3. 1979Awarded the Jamnalal Bajaj Award
4. 1985Awarded the Ramon Magsaysay Award
5. 1985Awarded the Indira Gandhi Memorial Award
6. 1986Awarded the Padma Vibhushan
7. 1988Awarded the United Nations Prize in the Field of Human Rights
8. 1990Awarded the Templeton Prize
9. 1991Awarded the Right Livelihood Award
10. 1998Awarded the Adivasi Sevak Puraskar
11. 1998Awarded the Satpaul Mittal Award
12. 1999Awarded the Gandhi Peace Prize
13. 1999Awarded the Dr. Ambedkar International Award for Social Change
14. 2004Awarded the Maharashtra Bhushan Award
15. 2008Awarded the Bharathvasa award
16. 2008Dies in Chandrapur