Annasaheb Sahasrabuddhe
Annasaheb Sahasrabuddhe | |
|---|---|
| Born | India |
| Occupation(s) | Indian independence activist Gandhian Social worker |
| Known for | Bhoodan movement |
| Awards | Padma Bhushan |
Annasaheb Sahasrabuddhe was an
Planning Commission of India in 1960.[2] When Vinoba Bhave introduced Gramdan program as a part of the Bhoodan movement, Sahasrabuddhe was entrusted with the implementation of the program in Koraput district of Odisha and it was reported that he carried out the scheme successfully.[3][4] He was a close associate of Baba Amte, a renowned social activist.[5] The Government of India awarded him the third highest civilian honour of the Padma Bhushan, in 1970, for his contributions to the society.[6] The story of his life has been documented in his autobiography, Mazi Jadan (My Nurturing).[7] The Organic Farming Association of India (OFAI) has instituted an annual award, Annasaheb Sahasrabuddhe Award, in his memory.[8]
References
- ISBN 978-81-8069-009-9.
- ^ "Earlier in history". Anand Wan. 2016. Archived from the original on 21 August 2016. Retrieved 14 July 2016.
- ISBN 978-81-7154-483-7.
- ^ M. L. Dantwala (January 1957). "Dawn at Koraput" (PDF). Economic Weekly. Retrieved 14 July 2016.
- ^ "In Gratitude". Fearless Mind. 2016. Retrieved 14 July 2016.
- ^ "Padma Awards" (PDF). Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. 2016. Archived from the original (PDF) on 15 October 2015. Retrieved 3 January 2016.
- ISBN 978-81-260-2039-3.
- ^ "M. Balasubramanian, coordinator, OFAI's State Secretariat, Tamil Nadu honoured with Annasaheb Sahasrabuddhe Award for 2012". Organic Farming Association of India. 2016. Archived from the original on 27 August 2016. Retrieved 14 July 2016.
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