Baba Amte

Baba Amte : Indian social worker known for his work among leprosy patients. Established Anand Van, acolony for leprosy patients, near Nagpur. Founder of Knit India Movement. Receipient of first G.D. Birla International Award for outstanding contributions to humanity. Also winner of Templeton, Ramon Magsaysay and UN Right Livelihood Awards. Awarded 1999 Gandhi Peace Prize for his exemplary work for treatment and rehabilitation of leprosy patients and his concept of the "Shramik Vidyapeeth".