Murlidhar Devidas Amte, famously known as Baba Amte, was a great leprosy crusader of India. His passing away is a great loss to the nation. Baba Amte selflessly devoted his life to the welfare and rehabilitation of poor leprosy patients. He transformed a forest into a blissful place which is aptly called Anandwan. Caring for the poorest of the poor in the country, Baba Amte dedicated his life and blood to the welfare of poor people. Leprosy is not just a medical problem, but a social one too. Embracing leprosy patients and living with them is not an easy task. Leprosy affected lot are termed untouchables and ostracised from the society even in this modern world. Baba Amte came as a helping hand for the underprivileged in the society and became their Messiah.Magsaysay Award winner Baba Amte will always be remembered in the annals of Indian history for his great contribution to the society at large. The number of leprosy cases in India has come down from 40 lakh in 1982 to less than 1 lakh today. Our salutations to the great soul. Baba Amte will for ever remain in the hearts of the poor.
– Dr. Narayan B. Iyer, National Co-ordinator, Indian Development Foundation (formerly Indian Leprosy Foundation), Mumbai
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