"Haath lage nirmaan mein, nahi mangne, nahi maarne." (Use your hands to create, not to beg, not to harm) - Baba Amte.

The idea of ‘How to build/develop a man” found its roots when Baba saw the emptiness of the supple minds of youth, who were being pushed away from the idea of living a community centered and development oriented life due to prevailing socio-economic conditions and education system. Baba would always argue that if people affected with leprosy and other disabilities could carve out an oasis out of barren land and pioneer the paradigms of development, then why can’t people especially the youngsters who have able minds and bodies build a modern responsible and inclusive nation.

The solution was to kindle the young hearts by channelling their anxieties, desperation and raw energy on the path of development.

This vision came to realization through “Shram Sanskar Chhavani” which Baba often refered to as a factory for transforming youngsters into sensitive, responsible, development oriented citizens. This was achieved by instilling the value of hard labor in their hearts and minds.