Maharogi Sewa Samiti, Warora

Maharogi Sewa Samiti, Warora is a nonprofit organisation in the Chandrapur district of Maharashtra, India. It was established in 1949 to help socially disadvantaged people enhance their livelihood capabilities through self-discovery and empowering them to contribute to society.

The internationally known human rights activist Baba Amte founded MSS, Warora to better the plight of the marginalized leprosy afflicted and people with disabilities through treatment, training and active inducement in self- managed communes. MSS, Warora has been a pioneer in medical treatment and rehabilitation of leprosy patients in the world. Till date, more than 2.6 million people have benefited from our services. Our work spans a wide spectrum of activities ranging from the provision of basic healthcare and rehabilitation, development of land and water resources, enhancement of income and sustainable livelihoods, imparting formal and vocational education and sensitization of youth on environmental and socio-economic issues. MSS, Warora strives to couple innovative tools and technology with these activities for environment-friendly means of coexistence. It is fast becoming a focal point from where the quintessence of new paradigms of social work and developmental activities is spreading far and wide. The institution has grown over the last six decades to become an internationally renowned institution and perhaps the largest community of leprosy afflicted and people with disabilities in the world. His legacy continues to this date through the various projects of MSS, Warora.

From stones to milestones to smilestones

Anandwan, through its multiple projects and diverse initiatives in healthcare, formal and vocational education, agriculture, development of land and water resource, employment, empowerment and youth sensitization, not only achieved self-sustaining economy but helped people to regain their self-respect. It brought smiles to millions of faces

Now Anandwan is a world-renowned award winner co-operative village carved out of barren land where unity, peace and harmony reign supreme.

Now Anandwan is a world-renowned award winner co-operative village carved out of barren land where unity, peace and harmony reign supreme.

Timeline

Click the image to Expand

Maharogi Sewa Samiti,
Warora is established

The struggle to give the leprosy afflicted a dignified life begins with the establishment of Anandwan, the headquarters of MSS, Warora.

Built with sweat and blood

The leprosy afflicted, led by Baba Amte
attempt to overcome disease & disability to create
one of the most extraordinary villages in India.

Somnath emerges as the rice bowl of MSS, Warora

Baba encourages self-sustaining agriculture & water
conservation to develop a sense of self-sufficiency amongst
the patients & to feed everyone in all MSS, Warora projects.

Introduction of Formal Education

Anandwan starts a primary school for the visually impaired to bring the disabled into the mainstream & a college to bring higher education into rural India.

Lok Biradri Prakalpa, Hemalkasa

MSS, Warora starts a tribal development project
in the Gadchiroli district of Maharashtra
working with the Madia-Gond tribe.

The Knit India movement

Baba Amte launches a cycle rally throughout
the country to promote unity against separatist &
communal forces in a riot torn India.

Damien Dutton &
Ramon Magsaysay Award

The prestigious Damien Dutton & Ramon Magsaysay awards are awarded to Baba Amte for his extensive work.

The Dalai Lama visits Anandwan

Inspired by the extent of Baba’s work His Holiness
the Dalai Lama visits Anandwan. A message of
peace & human development is given to the world.

The Templeton Prize & Right
Livelihood Awards

The Templeton Prize & Right Livelihood Award
is awarded to Baba Amte.

The Land Army

Volunteers led by Dr. Vikas Amte undertake
various projects in Agriculture, Water Conservation,
Livelihood Generation and Education.

Towards a Sustainable Future

Eco-friendly and waste material is used to construct
buildings and dams. Afforestation initiatives
are taken across all MSS, Warora projects.

Anandwan SMART Village

Anandwan begins its journey to become a SMART village.
Sustainable projects which can be replicated in rural India
with the help of technology are initiated.

The journey continues

Anandwan’s journey to become India’s first SMART village continues.

Agony to Ecstacsy

The journey from stones to milestones to
smilestones has not been easy, but it has been worth it.

Agony to Ecstacy

The journey from stones to milestones to smilestones has not been easy, but it has been worth it.

  • NETS DELIVERED

    46,842,964
  • LIVES SAVED

    52,897
  • CASES AVERTED

    12,540