Mumbai, 14 Jan (HS): The Maharashtra Government has

given ₹3.08 crore to Anandvan Maharogi Seva Samiti, established by social

worker Baba Amte in Warora, Chandrapur district.

The organisation’s Leprosy

Eradication and Rehabilitation of Patients project has been given ₹1.56

crore, while the project for the Deaf and Dumb and Orthopaedically Handicapped

has been given ₹1.22 crore. The orders to disburse the money were issued by

the Finance Minister and Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar. The process for the transfer of the money was completed immediately.

The organisation was set up by Baba Amte and Sadhana

Amte 75 years ago and was facing financial problems. The problems faced by the

project which is celebrating the diamond jubilee year, was brought to the

notice of Pawar by Secretary Dr Vikas Amte. About 1,500 cured leprosy persons,

persons with disabilities, and the aged, separated and mentally challenged people

are being taken care in the project.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Ajay Vasant Mardikar