Murlidhar Devidas Amte, 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 poor people suffering from leprosy. He and his wife, Sadhna Amte had started an organization for the leprosy patients Anandwan in 1950.
Maharogi Sewa Samiti is a nonprofit organisation in Central India helping socially disadvantaged people to enhance their livelihood capabilities through self-discovery and empowering them to contribute to society. It was founded in 1949 by internationally known human rights activist Baba Amte, to better the plight of the marginalized leprosy patients and people with disabilities through treatment, training and active inducement in self-managed communes. MSS works on wide spectrum of activities ranging from provision of basic healthcare and rehabilitation, development of land and water resource, enhancement of incomes and sustainable livelihoods, imparting formal and vocational education and sensitization of youth on environmental and socioeconomic issues. MSS strives to couple innovative tools and technology with these activities for environment-friendly means of coexistence. MSS has been a pioneer in medical treatment and rehabilitation of leprosy patients in the world. Till date around 2.6 million people have benefited through its activities.
Prakash Baba Amte is a social worker from Maharashtra, India. Younger son of Magsaysay awardee Baba Amte. He and his wife, Dr. Mandakini Amte were awarded the Magsaysay Award for 'Community Leadership'in 2008 for their philanthropic work in the form of the Lok Biradari Prakalp amongst the Madia Gonds in Gadchiroli district of Maharashtra and the neighbouring states of Telangana and Madhya Pradesh.
| City |
Places |
| Anandvan |
Baba Amte Saamadhi, Anandvan |
| Hemalkasa |
Lok Biradari Prakalp |
| Soamnath |
Soamnath Prakalp, Lake |
| Day |
Programs |
Halt |
Meal |
| Day 1 |
Depart from Mumbai CST to Nagpur by 12289 Duronto Express at 20.15 pm |
Train |
- |
| Day 2 |
Reach Nagpur at 7.20 am and Proceed to Anandvan by Bus. After Breakfast Visit Baba Amte Samadhi Darshan & visit Anandvan & N.H. |
Anandvan |
B,L,D |
| Day 3 |
After Breakfast Visit Hemalkasa. Handicraft Shopping at Lok biradari Prakalp. After Dinner watch Documentary on Dr. Prakash Amte & Baba Amte and N.H. |
Hemalkasa |
B,L,D |
| Day 4 |
After Breakfast discussion with Dr, Prakash Amte (if possible) & visit to School & Hospital. After Lunch Proceed to Somnath & N.H. |
Somnath |
B,L,D |
| Day 5 |
After Breakfast visit Somnath Prakalp, Visit Mandir. After Lunch Proceed to Tadoba |
Tadoba |
B,L,D |
| Day 6 |
Early Morning at 6.00 am visit Tadoba National Park by Jeep. After Lunch proceed to Nagpur Railway Station. Near Station
visit Haldiram for shopping & proceed to Mumbai by 12290 Duronto Express
at 20.40 pm |
Train |
B,L |
| Day 7 |
Reach Mumbai with Sweet Memories......... |
Tour End |
- |
| Description |
Non AC Hotel / Non AC Bus |
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PER PERSON ( 4 Sharing)
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Rs 14750 /- |
