Baba Amte

*Abhayasadhak*

Baba Amte
Abhayasadhak; Baba Amte
	Baba Amte on a 2014 stamp of India
Born	26 December 1914; Hinganghat, Central Provinces and Berar, British India ; (present-day Maharashtra, India)
Died	9 February 2008 (aged 93); Anandwan, Chandrapur district, Maharashtra, India
Nationality	• British India (1914-1947); • India (1947-2008)
Education	B.A. LL.B.
Spouse	Sadhana Amte
Children	Prakash Amte; Vikas Amte
Awards	Padma Shri (1971),; Ramon Magsaysay Award (1985),; Padma Vibhushan (1986),; United Nations Prize in the Field of Human Rights (1988),; Dr. Ambedkar International Award (1999),; Gandhi Peace Prize(1999),; Templeton Prize (1990),; Right Livelihood Award (1991),; Maharashtra Bhushan (2004)
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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. 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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