About Baba Amte
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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Awards & Honors
United Nations Prize in the Field of Human Rights
Right Livelihood Award
Templeton Prize
Padma Vibhushan
Ramon Magsaysay Award
Gandhi Peace Prize
Maharashtra Bhushan Award
Jamnalal Bajaj Award
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Indira Gandhi Memorial Award
Bharathvasa award
Dr. Ambedkar International Award for Social Change
Adivasi Sevak Puraskar
Satpaul Mittal Award
Padma Shri in social work
