Murlidhar Devidas Amte, commonly known as Baba Amte, (26 December 1914 – 9 February 2008), born at Hinganghat inWardha District of Maharashtra, was a social worker and activist known particularly for his work for the rehabilitation and empowerment of people suffering from leprosy. Amte founded three ashrams for treatment and rehabilitation of leprosy patients, disabled people and people from marginalised sections of the society in Maharashtra. Amte devoted his life to many other social causes, most notably the Quit India movement to raise public awareness on the importance of ecological balance, wildlife preservation and the Narmada Bachao Andolan. Government of India awarded Baba Amte with a Padma Shri in 1971. 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.
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