Prakash Amte

Social worker

Indian Anandawana, Chandrapur District, Maharashtra, India

Quick Info

ProfessionSocial worker
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth26/12/1948
Age77 years
BirthplaceAnandawana, Chandrapur District, Maharashtra, India

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Bio/Wiki

Full NamePrakash Baba Amte

Physical Stats & More

Height173 cm
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorSalt & Pepper

Educational Qualification(s)

College/UniversityNagpur University
Educational QualificationM.B.B.S. MS General Surgery

Personal Life

Zodiac sign/Sun signCapricorn
ReligionHinduism
HobbiesReading, Cycling, Listening To Radio

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried

Family

FatherBaba Amte
MotherSadhana Tai Amte
SiblingsVikas Amte (Doctor, Social Worker)
SpouseMandakini Amte (Doctor, Social Worker)
Children
  • Dr. Digant Amte
  • Aniket Amte
  • Arti Amte

Career

Awards, Honours, Achievements
  • 1984: Awarded Adivasi Sevak Award from the Government of Maharashtra, India
  • 2002: Honoured with Padma Shri award by the Government of India
  • 2008: He jointly received Ramon Magsaysay Award for Community Leadership with his wife, Mandakini Amte
  • 2009: Awarded Godfrey Philips Lifetime Achievement Award
  • 2012: Received Lokmanya Tilak Award Jointly with Dr. Vikas Amte (his brother)
  • 2014: Awarded Mother Teresa Awards for Social Justice
  • 2010: Hamdan Award for Volunteers in Humanitarian Medical Services
  • 2019: Lifetime Achievement Award from ICMR presented by Bill Gates
Current PositionMedical Director, Lok Biradari Prakalp, Hemalkasa
OrganizationMaharogi Samiti, Warora

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Prakash Amte is the son of the renowned social worker Baba Amte.
2. A postage stamp was issued by the Principality of Monaco in 1995 to honor Prakash and Mandakini.
3. Animal Ark currently shelters a variety of wild animals including leopards, jackals, jungle cats, and more.
4. In 2014, a biopic titled ‘Dr. Prakash Baba Amte: The Real Hero’ depicted Amte’s life, starring Nana Patekar and Sonali Kulkarni.
5. Prakash Amte's autobiography is titled Prakashvata, meaning Pathways to Light, and he has also authored Raanmitra (Jungle Friends), sharing his experiences with his wild friends.
6. Lok Biradari Prakalp provides healthcare to approximately 40,000 individuals annually.
7. He has authored several books including Alokit Path and has been featured as a TED speaker.
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