Warora

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native_name = Warora | type = city | latd = 20.23 | longd = 79.0
locator_position = right | state_name = Maharashtra
district = Chandrapur
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altitude = 211
population_as_of = 2001
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Warora is a city and a municipal council in Chandrapur district in the Indian state of Maharashtra. During the British Raj, the town was a part of Central Provinces, and was a coal-mining center.

Geography

Warora is located at coord|20.23|N|79.0|E| [ [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/16/Warora.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Warora] ] . It has an average elevation of 211 metres (692 feet).

Demographics

As of 2001 India census [GR|India] , Warora had a population of 42,240. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Warora has an average literacy rate of 77%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 82%, and female literacy is 72%. In Warora, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Famous Institution Of Warora

The Institution, Maharogi Sewa Samiti, Warora, is for rendering Humanitarian Service to the Leprosy Patients, Physically Handicapped, Disabled people, Deaf-Mute, Blind, Orphans, Tribals etc. The major activities since its inception, five decades ago, are for Medical Treatment, Training and Rehabilitation of Disabled and Disadvantaged people and bring succor and relief to the Socially and economically deprived through productive work and outreach programmes. The Mission and Motto of the Institution being ‘Production Oriented Social Service’, the disabled and disadvantaged persons are actively engaged in about 45 diverse productive trades and disciplines for which their physical fitness with good medical treatment is the prime need.

The very concept and mission of, Baba Amte, the Founder and the Institution, has been apart from Medical treatment of Leprosy Patients to bring succor and relief to the physically handicapped and socially deprived, through productive work. His motto has been ‘Work Builds, Charity Destroys’ and this has been Institution’s main objective and emphasis. Maharogi Sewa Samiti, Warora, has been one of the pioneers and foremost in the field of medical treatment of Leprosy Patients, Rural Tribal people and their training and rehabilitation.

Anandwan is the realization of the dream of one man- Muralidhar Devidas "Baba" Amte ­ and the enduring efforts of the organization he set up. For this journey, with all its trials and tribulations, holds major lessons for humankind. What made this journey possible is untiring energy and a never-say-die attitude. But what has given them sustenance, nourished their spirit and kept them going against all odds, are certain fundamental values that they have consistently upheld as an uncompromising charter throughout the years. These values are based on the belief: In the inviolable, irreplaceable, intrinsic worth of each human being; That however severe his or her disability may be; each person has uniquely invaluable gifts and capabilities to give to the world; That an attempt must be made to overcome any disability; however great it may seem; That social prejudice, taboos, and ignorance can all be overcome; That as important as physical cure, if not more, is the restoration of the person's sense of self-respect and dignity; That to achieve this, the way forward is not charity but empowerment, even of the most challenged.

International Awards

Damien-Dutton Award, USA, 1983: Highest international award in the field of leprosy Ramon Magsaysay Award for Public Service, Philippines, 1985 United Nations Human Rights Prize, 1988: For outstanding achievement in the field of human rights (to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights) International Giraffe Award, USA, 1989 The Templeton Prize, USA, 1990: popularly known as the “Nobel Prize for Religion” Global 500, United Nations Environment Program (UNEP), 1991: The Roll of Honour for Environmental Achievement The Right Livelihood Award, Sweden, 1991: For vision and work contributing to making life more whole, healing our planet and uplifting humanity (popularly described as the alternative Nobel Prize) Awarded by the Government of India

Padma Shree, 1971 Padma Vibhushan, 1986

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