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In Gandhi's Footsteps
Connie Howard
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The Manibhai Desai & BAIF Story
出版New Age International, 2000
ISBN81224122119788122412215
URLhttp://books.google.com.hk/books?id=JbrnqHaN64MC&hl=&source=gbs_api
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註釋Dr. Manibhai Desai A Devoted Disciple Of Mahatma Gandhi And The Founder Of Baif, Is A Legendary Name In The Voluntary Movement In India. Born In A Humble Farming Family In Kosmada Village Of South Gujarat, This Messiah Of The Rural Poor Dedicated His Life To Community Development. A Call From The Father Of The Nation To Accompany Him To Urulikanchan, A Small Village Near Pune In Maharashtra Marked The Turning Point In His Life. On The Advise Of His Mentor, He Stayed Back At The Village To Promote Community Health In The Region Through The Practice Of Nature Cure. Under His Dynamic Guidance, The Villagers Of Urulikanchan Were Motivated To Relinquish Their Ill Habits And Actively Participate In Various Novel Social And Economic Development Activities. His Pragmatic Approach To Grassroots Development Won Him Many National And International Recognitions.Manibhai Was The Pioneer In Initiating Sustainable Management Of Natural Resources Through The Voluntary Movement In India. Started In A Modest Way In 1967, Baif Is Presently Providing Valuable Services To Over A Million Rural Families Spread Over 12,000 Villages In Seven States Through Cattle Development, Tree-Based Farming Systems, Watershed Development, Community Health And Empowerment Of Women. Baif Has Developed Several Viable Models For Providing Sustainable Livelihood For The Rural Poor And Its Work Has Been Internationally Acclaimed.The Book Highlights The Eventful Life Of Manibhai Desai And His Contributions To The Socio-Economic Upliftment Of The Rural Poor In India.