Lok Biradari Prakalp Hemalkasa
Lok Biradari Prakalp (LBP) is a social project of the Maharogi Sewa Samiti, Warora in Chadrapur district involving a hospital, a school and an animal orphanage.It was started on 23 December 1973, by the social worker Baba Amte for integrated development of Madia Gond. It is in village Hemalkasa of Bhamragad taluka in Gadchiroli District of
Maharashtra state.The LBP project is located at a distance 160 k.m. from Gadchiroli district headquarter and 60 k.m. away from Allapalli.
Dr. Prakash Amte and his wife Dr. Mandakini Amte, who serve as the Medical Director and Medical Officer at the project respectively, were awarded the 2008 Ramon Magsaysay Award for Community Leadership.
Photo Gallery
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Entrance of LBP Project Hemalkasa -
Display Board at LBP Project -
Hospital at LBP Hemalkasa -
School at LBP Hemalkasa -
Dr. Prakash Amte treating the patients -
Dr. Prakash Amte with their family
How to Reach:
By Air
Nearest Airport is Nagpur which is 350 km away.
By Train
Nearest railway station is Ballarpur in Chadrapur District.
By Road
The LBP project is located at a distance 160 k.m. from Gadchiroli district headquarter and 60 k.m. away from Allapalli. S.T. buses and private vehicles are available at Allapalli to visit the place.